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Silk Vest

c. 1938

Florence Earl

Associated Names

Florence Earl

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows an intricately embroidered sleeveless vest with floral and leaf patterns in vivid colors. Colors such as blue, pink, green, yellow, purple, and red are used on a light gray or beige background fabric. The vest is displayed flat, with floral embroidery on the front and pockets outlined in red.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 46.9 x 37.2 cm (18 7/16 x 14 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1603

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: FLORENCE EARL.

Wikidata ID

Q64561706

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