This is a drawing of a garment. The image shows a coat or robe with detailed lace or embroidery on the shoulders, midsection, and cuffs. It has long sleeves, a scarf-like collar, and fringes at the hem. The garment is made from dark fabric with lighter-colored detailing.
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This is a drawing of a garment. The image shows a coat or robe with detailed lace or embroidery on the shoulders, midsection, and cuffs. It has long sleeves, a scarf-like collar, and fringes at the hem. The garment is made from dark fabric with lighter-colored detailing.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Afternoon Coat

Joseph L. Boyd

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
overall: 32.3 x 23.6 cm (12 11/16 x 9 5/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1391
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • New Orleans
  • American
Inscription

lower right in graphite: J. L. Boyd

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