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Child's Cape

c. 1938

Gertrude Lemberg

Associated Names

Gertrude Lemberg

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a decorative cape embroidered with floral motifs on both sides. The cape is primarily light beige with intricate designs incorporating slightly darker beige tones. Fluffy fringes adorn the top and bottom edges, providing texture and dimension. The cape hangs open slightly, revealing a lighter interior. The background is a plain, unobtrusive shade.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 46.2 x 39 cm (18 3/16 x 15 3/8 in.)
Original IAD Object: 48" in circumfence; 21" long
Accession Number

1943.8.1832

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64572031

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