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Child's Dress

c. 1938

Sara Garfinkel

Associated Names

Sara Garfinkel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

A knee-length coat is displayed prominently in the center of the image. The coat features intricate decorative patterns embroidered on its back and on each of its skirt panels. The color palette consists mainly of beige with accents of light gray or silver within the embroidery. Positioned centrally, the coat appears in its entirety, showcasing its back view.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.6 x 37 cm (17 15/16 x 14 9/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 17" long
Accession Number

1943.8.1827

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Sara Garfinkel

Wikidata ID

Q64630521

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