Shaker Bonnet

c. 1938

Wilbur M Rice

Associated Names
Wilbur M Rice

Artist, American, 1909 - 1974

This painting depicts a detailed rendering of a bonnet with a woven pattern. The bonnet is made of straw or a similar material, featuring intricate basket-weave detailing. It is bordered with a ruffled trim in a blue-gray color that extends into a long tail-like extension. The shading and attention to detail emphasize the textures. The background is plain, focusing on the bonnet. This style is reminiscent of the 18th or 19th centuries.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.8 x 45.9 cm (21 9/16 x 18 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 10 1/2" long; 7" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.13719

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64635276

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