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Open today 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Washington, DC 20565

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Open late until 8:00 p.m. on select nights
Through September 5
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America’s 250th

Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Shaker Hair Wreath

c. 1938

Helen Bronson

Associated Names

Helen Bronson

Artist, American, c. 1900 - 1990

The image depicts a complex arrangement of interwoven lines forming geometric shapes and patterns. The design is abstract with curved and looping lines creating a symmetrical motif. The shapes and lines resemble lace patterns or knots, similar to braided ropes or ribbons, within a rectangular border.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 43.9 x 23.4 cm (17 5/16 x 9 3/16 in.)
Original IAD Object: 13 1/2" wide; 21 1/2" long
Accession Number

1943.8.13548

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573433

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