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Shaker Costume

c. 1937

William Paul Childers

Associated Names

William Paul Childers

Artist, American, 1912 - 1998

The image shows a person standing upright with their hands gently clasped in front of their midsection. They have a neutral expression, light eyebrows, light-colored eyes, and light brown hair pulled back. The person is wearing a long brown dress with a grayish shawl or collar. There are illustrations of a bonnet and a dress in the surrounding area. The background is plain and light.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3934

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: PAUL CHILDERS

Wikidata ID

Q64639219

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