Jerry the Policeman

c. 1937

Dorothy Harris

Associated Names
Dorothy Harris

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a puppet standing upright with its arms slightly bent and raised. It has distinctive facial features, including a pronounced nose, painted eyes, and a red mouth. The puppet has textured dark hair, wears a dark blue coat with a lighter blue trim, matching trousers, and a cap with a floral motif. A gold medal or pendant hangs from its neck. The puppet is set against a plain, light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51 x 38.1 cm (20 1/16 x 15 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 21" high

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16873

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: Dorothy Harris

Wikidata ID

Q64555897

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