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This is a drawing of a decorative bonnet. The image shows a bonnet with intricate details and embellishments, including floral patterns and layered lace. The bonnet has a ribbon tied at the back that drapes downward. Alongside the larger drawing, there is a smaller rendering of the bonnet from a different angle, highlighting its design and form. The drawing is done with fine lines and precision.
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This is a drawing of a decorative bonnet. The image shows a bonnet with intricate details and embellishments, including floral patterns and layered lace. The bonnet has a ribbon tied at the back that drapes downward. Alongside the larger drawing, there is a smaller rendering of the bonnet from a different angle, highlighting its design and form. The drawing is done with fine lines and precision.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bonnet

Dorothy M. Gerhard

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
overall: 30 x 23 cm (11 13/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.3119
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: DOROTHY M. GERHARD

NGA object ID 15328. 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.