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Empire Bonnet

1935/1942

Melita Hofmann

Associated Names

Melita Hofmann

Artist, American, 1907 - 1976

The image shows a detailed drawing of a bonnet with a checkered ribbon and ruffled lace trimmings. The color palette includes shades of gray, black, and white. The bonnet is tilted slightly, with the lace extending from the bottom.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite and watercolor on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.5 x 22.7 cm (12 x 8 15/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17418

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614418

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