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The image displays a large, intricately designed bonnet with a pleated and slightly curved brim and a decorative ribbon and bow on the side. The bonnet is mainly in shades of brown and black, giving it a vintage look. Positioned in the center of the image, the ribbon bow hangs down on the right. The detailing on the top consists of a braided accent and small tassels on the side, adding to the ornate appearance.
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The image displays a large, intricately designed bonnet with a pleated and slightly curved brim and a decorative ribbon and bow on the side. The bonnet is mainly in shades of brown and black, giving it a vintage look. Positioned in the center of the image, the ribbon bow hangs down on the right. The detailing on the top consists of a braided accent and small tassels on the side, adding to the ornate appearance.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bonnet

Nancy Crimi

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 45.8 x 36.5 cm (18 1/16 x 14 3/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1168
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Nancy Crimi

NGA object ID 13377. 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.