Baby Costume

c. 1936

Lillian Causey

Associated Names
Lillian Causey

Artist, American, 1889 - 1949

The image shows an illustration of a christening gown with detailed embroidery. The color palette is soft and neutral, consisting mainly of shades of cream and gray with delicate line work for the embroidery patterns. Above and slightly to the left is a cropped image of a matching jacket. To the upper right, there is an illustration of a bonnet. At the lower right corner, another bonnet detail is depicted, and at the lower left corner, there is a small sketch of footwear or socks. The composition presents a gentle and balanced arrangement of baby clothing design elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 26 cm (14 x 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1791


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64593152

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