Doll - "Retta Hervey"

c. 1937

Edith Towner

Associated Names
Edith Towner

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a full-body illustration of a young girl in two positions. In the forefront, she stands upright, wearing a white dress with lace detailing at the hem and sleeves. She has blonde hair with blue ribbons, large blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and wears blue shoes. She holds a large decorative key and wears a blue brooch. In the background, a smaller version of the girl wears a brown coat over the dress, accompanied by a matching hat with feather accents, and the same style of blue shoes. The background is plain cream-colored.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 25.6 cm (14 x 10 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 13 1/2" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.15351


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Edith Towner

Wikidata ID

Q64556718

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