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This is a drawing of a bonnet with detailed design elements. The main focus of the image is a bonnet rendered in shades of green, showcasing intricate pleats and gathers, along with a bow tied on the side. Below the main illustration, there are two additional elements: on the left, a technical sketch or outline of the bonnet’s design. On the right, there is a small grid of green and white squares. The drawing emphasizes craftsmanship and design considerations in accessory fashion.
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This is a drawing of a bonnet with detailed design elements. The main focus of the image is a bonnet rendered in shades of green, showcasing intricate pleats and gathers, along with a bow tied on the side. Below the main illustration, there are two additional elements: on the left, a technical sketch or outline of the bonnet’s design. On the right, there is a small grid of green and white squares. The drawing emphasizes craftsmanship and design considerations in accessory fashion.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bonnet

Dorothy Gernon

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 29.2 x 23 cm (11 1/2 x 9 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.3111
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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Subjects and terms

  • American

NGA object ID 15320. 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.