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Headdress and Collar

c. 1936

Dorothy Gernon

Associated Names

Dorothy Gernon

Artist, American, c. 1908 - 1987

The image displays the head and upper torso of a person. The person is facing forward, with brown hair styled into two curls on each side of the head. They wear a bonnet with lace and ribbons, and their clothing has lace and a detailed pattern. The background is plain.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.5 x 23.1 cm (11 5/8 x 9 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3122

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64541469

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