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This is a drawing of a decorative cap. The image depicts a cap decorated with intricate embroidery patterns, consisting of various symmetric motifs and floral designs. The cap is placed against a plain background. The embroidery features small, circular patterns and elegant, flowing lines reminiscent of botanical elements. The cap's body has a series of fine lines suggesting gentle folds or seams.
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This is a drawing of a decorative cap. The image depicts a cap decorated with intricate embroidery patterns, consisting of various symmetric motifs and floral designs. The cap is placed against a plain background. The embroidery features small, circular patterns and elegant, flowing lines reminiscent of botanical elements. The cap's body has a series of fine lines suggesting gentle folds or seams.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baby's Bonnet

Edith Towner

Date
c. 1937
Medium
graphite and watercolor on paper
Dimensions
overall: 35.7 x 28 cm (14 1/16 x 11 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1038
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New Haven
  • American
Inscription

lower right in watercolor: Edith Towner

NGA object ID 13247. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.