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The image features three objects resembling lace or textile patterns, placed on a light background. The top object resembles a bonnet or cap with detailed stitching and a checkered pattern. Below it and slightly to the left is an oval-shaped piece with floral cut-outs and scalloped edges. To the right of this piece is a circular motif with a star-shaped design. The color palette of the image is muted and neutral, dominated by shades of cream and beige.
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The image features three objects resembling lace or textile patterns, placed on a light background. The top object resembles a bonnet or cap with detailed stitching and a checkered pattern. Below it and slightly to the left is an oval-shaped piece with floral cut-outs and scalloped edges. To the right of this piece is a circular motif with a star-shaped design. The color palette of the image is muted and neutral, dominated by shades of cream and beige.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Baby's Cap, Detail of Top, and Embroidered Collar

Eva Wilson

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
sheet: 44 × 35.5 cm (17 5/16 × 14 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.9850
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • embroidered
  • Monaca
Inscription

lower right in graphite: Eva Wilson.

NGA object ID 21946. 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.