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Woman's Coat

c. 1939

Dorothea Mierisch

Associated Names

Dorothea Mierisch

Artist, American, 1895 - 1977

The image shows a garment with intricate patterns and a fringed hem, primarily in deep blue with darker accents. It is displayed centrally against a light background, showing the details clearly. The robe is positioned with the body facing slightly to the right, with sleeves extending outwards.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.8 x 37 cm (18 1/16 x 14 9/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 28" long
Accession Number

1943.8.1487

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Dorothea Mierisch

Wikidata ID

Q64541284

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