Shaker Woman's Bonnet

c. 1936

Elizabeth Moutal

Associated Names
Elizabeth Moutal

Artist, American, 1909 - 2000

The image shows a large, quilted bonnet with a prominent brim and gathered fabric around the neck area. It is prominently brown, with varying shades of this color indicating depth and texture. The bonnet is centered in the image, tilted slightly to the right, displaying its quilted top and ruffled edge at the bottom against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.8 x 37 cm (17 1/4 x 14 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3927


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64558743

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