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This is a drawing of a garment with detailed lacework. The drawing features a long garment with drawn strings at the top for fastening. The garment is decorated with intricate lace patterns along the hem and bands near the bottom. There is a separate depiction of a section of the lacework to the right, showcasing its elaborate details and craftsmanship.
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This is a drawing of a garment with detailed lacework. The drawing features a long garment with drawn strings at the top for fastening. The garment is decorated with intricate lace patterns along the hem and bands near the bottom. There is a separate depiction of a section of the lacework to the right, showcasing its elaborate details and craftsmanship.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Apron

Carl Buergerniss

Date
c. 1940
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 30.6 x 40.8 cm (12 1/16 x 16 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 32" long
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1314
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • New Jersey
  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Carl Buergerniss.

NGA object ID 13523. 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.