This is a drawing of a doll and clothing details. The drawing depicts a doll dressed in a long gown with lace details, lying on a frilly pillow, accompanied by sketches of different fabric and dress patterns. The doll is drawn in a simplistic style, with a serene expression, and bows adorning its hair. To the right of the doll, there is a detailed sketch of a lace pattern, and below, a separate drawing of a small dress with ribboned short sleeves and hemline. A small cushion or pillow, decorated with a swirling pattern, is sketched in the bottom left corner. The overall layout suggests an illustration for a sewing pattern or a design concept for doll clothing.
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This is a drawing of a doll and clothing details. The drawing depicts a doll dressed in a long gown with lace details, lying on a frilly pillow, accompanied by sketches of different fabric and dress patterns. The doll is drawn in a simplistic style, with a serene expression, and bows adorning its hair. To the right of the doll, there is a detailed sketch of a lace pattern, and below, a separate drawing of a small dress with ribboned short sleeves and hemline. A small cushion or pillow, decorated with a swirling pattern, is sketched in the bottom left corner. The overall layout suggests an illustration for a sewing pattern or a design concept for doll clothing.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baby Cap

Rosalia Lane

Date
1935/1942
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
overall: 29 x 22.8 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.9482
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W

Subjects and terms

  • American

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