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This is a drawing of a bonnet and its design details. The image showcases a bonnet with a pale green hue, featuring a pleated texture. The bonnet is tied with a decorative bow composed of ribbons in complementary pastel shades. To the right of the bonnet are two detailed sketches displaying the structural design from different perspectives, highlighting the rounded, layered formation of the bonnet's back. The artwork presents an illustration with an emphasis on the craftsmanship and design of the headpiece.
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This is a drawing of a bonnet and its design details. The image showcases a bonnet with a pale green hue, featuring a pleated texture. The bonnet is tied with a decorative bow composed of ribbons in complementary pastel shades. To the right of the bonnet are two detailed sketches displaying the structural design from different perspectives, highlighting the rounded, layered formation of the bonnet's back. The artwork presents an illustration with an emphasis on the craftsmanship and design of the headpiece.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bonnet

Jessie M. Benge

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 29.3 x 23.1 cm (11 9/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1141
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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  • American

NGA object ID 13350. 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.