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The image depicts a dress with a wide neckline and short sleeves, featuring horizontal stripes and small floral patterns across the fabric. The color palette is mainly beige with lighter shades in the stripes and decorative elements.

Index of American Design1943.8.1336

Baby Dress

Fred Hassebrock

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a cream-colored dress with short sleeves and blue embroidery around the collar, waistband, and hem. The dress has a grapevine pattern.

Index of American Design1943.8.1592

Baby Dress

Cecil Smith

c. 1938 · watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper

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The image shows a light-colored dress with short sleeves and a square neckline, displayed against a plain background. The dress is primarily in soft beige and cream tones, featuring horizontal stripes and delicate embroidery details. Positioned centrally, the dress hangs straight down, appearing slightly gathered at the bottom, with the sleeves spread symmetrically. The dress's texture and patterns are detailed.

Index of American Design1943.8.1768

Baby Dress

Manuel G. Runyan

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a white dress with short puffed sleeves, a straight cut, and a ruffled hem. The dress is adorned with lace detailing along the neckline, sleeves, and hem. The color palette consists of white tones with some shading, as well as small yellow and pink spots. The dress is displayed centrally in a front view, taking up most of the visual space.

Index of American Design1943.8.1769

Baby Dress

Cora Parker

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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This is a drawing of an embroidered dress. The dress has a round neck, short sleeves, and features intricate embroidery patterns throughout the garment. The central portion and lower hem are adorned with symmetrical designs resembling floral and geometric motifs. The drawing is made with fine lines and subtle shading on a plain background.

Index of American Design1943.8.1789

Baby Dress

Lucien Verbeke

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a wooden bar stool with a backrest, spindles, seat, and footrest. It is in the center, facing left, with a shadow suggesting light from the right.

Index of American Design1943.8.4512

Baby High Chair

Max Fernekes

1938 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard

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Index of American Design1943.8.4513

Baby High Chair

John Swientochowski

1938 · watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and pen and ink on paperboard

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Painting1953.5.58

Baby in Blue

William Matthew Prior

c. 1845 · oil on paper on wood

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The image depicts an infant seated in a cradle. The child is sitting upright and facing slightly to the side. The infant has short, light-colored hair and wears a red long-sleeve dress with black patterns, covered by an olive-green vest. The cradle is made of dark blue wood and there is a cream-colored cushion inside. The child holds a rattle and there is a small woven basket beside them. The background is plain brown.

Painting1959.11.3

Baby in Blue Cradle

American 19th Century

c. 1840 · oil on canvas

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The image shows a full-length portrait of a person standing. They have blue eyes, finely spaced eyebrows, and blonde hair styled close to the head. The person is wearing a light pink dress with a ruffled collar, puffed short sleeves, red scalloped trim at the hem and sleeves, and matching pantaloons with red trim. They have vibrant yellow shoes with floral designs and are holding a bouquet of colorful flowers with their right hand. The background is black.

Drawing1953.5.139

Baby in Pink Dress with Roses

American 19th Century

c. 1820 · transparent and opaque watercolor over graphite on wove paper

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The image shows a baby lying in a wicker cradle. The baby has a round face, light skin, large eyes, sparse light hair, and is wearing a blue dress. The baby is holding a small object in its left hand and is wearing red fabric on its feet. The cradle has a white pillow behind the baby's head and dark brown fabric underneath. The background has a dark area and a patterned floor with floral designs in shades of red and pink.

Painting1980.62.23

Baby in Wicker Basket

Joseph Whiting Stock

c. 1840 · oil on canvas

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Index of American Design1943.8.9533

Baby Jacket

Lucien Verbeke

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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Index of American Design1943.8.1928

Baby Shoe

Gladys Cook

1935/1942 · watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paper

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This is a drawing featuring two shoe outlines. One shoe is depicted in a simple top view silhouette, displaying the sole's shape. The other shoe is illustrated in detail from a slightly angled perspective, showing laces, eyelets, and a defined shape. The composition has a clean and sketched appearance, emphasizing the fundamental forms and structure of the shoe design.

Index of American Design1943.8.1987

Baby Shoe

Mae A. Clarke

c. 1937 · pen and ink on paper

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Index of American Design1943.8.1992

Baby Shoe

Margaret Concha

c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image features two drawn outlines of shoes on a light beige background. One shoe is depicted in top view with loops along the upper edge, while the other shoe is depicted in top and side view with fewer details. The drawing uses dark gray or black lines.

Index of American Design1943.8.1993

Baby Shoe

Margaret Concha

1935/1942 · pen and ink on paper

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The image shows a single shoe at the center with a two-tone color scheme of light brown and beige, as well as white laces. The upper part is mostly white with grey shadows, while the lower part is light brown. A stylized swirl design in brown is visible on the side of the shoe. Near the bottom center, there are small black text initials "A.V. MAY." The background is a plain off-white or light beige.

Index of American Design1943.8.3079

Baby Shoe

Ada V. May

c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image displays a pair of black shoes with intricate floral embroidery in shades of red, green, and a hint of orange on a plain off-white background. The shoes are positioned in the center of the image, with their toes pointing slightly upward and the heels closer towards the bottom right corner.

Index of American Design1943.8.1981

Baby Shoes

Edith Towner

c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image shows a young child seated and facing forward. The child has soft facial features, fair skin, rosy cheeks, light blue eyes, and is wearing a white dress with blue ribbon accents. They wear a white bonnet with lace. The child is holding cherries and a rattle-like toy. They wear a coral bead necklace with a pendant displaying the number "118." The background is a muted blue-gray color.

Drawing1953.5.138

Baby with Locket

American 19th Century

1813 · pastel

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This is a drawing of a clothing design for a garment piece. The drawing features detailed sketches of a sleeveless, square-necked top with decorative edges and button detailing on the straps. It includes different views of the garment, with one larger front view and two smaller variations showing the garment from different angles. Each view emphasizes the garment's structure and embellishments, such as the ruffled edges and the intricacies around the straps. The lines are precise and the design is rendered in a technical style suggesting it is likely intended for a fashion or pattern design purpose.

Index of American Design1943.8.1807

Baby's Bib

Eleanor Gausser

1935/1942 · graphite on paper

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This is a drawing of a decorative cap. The image depicts a cap decorated with intricate embroidery patterns, consisting of various symmetric motifs and floral designs. The cap is placed against a plain background. The embroidery features small, circular patterns and elegant, flowing lines reminiscent of botanical elements. The cap's body has a series of fine lines suggesting gentle folds or seams.

Index of American Design1943.8.1038

Baby's Bonnet

Edith Towner

c. 1937 · graphite and watercolor on paper

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The image shows a series of parallel curving lines forming the shape of an elongated oval form. The lines create a pattern resembling a closed pinecone or a tightly wrapped bundle. The drawing evokes familiarity with the spiral of a seashell or the ridges of a pumpkin. The lines are evenly spaced, covering the entire form and emphasizing its three-dimensional quality against a plain background.

Index of American Design1943.8.1103

Baby's Bonnet

Richard Whitaker

c. 1939 · graphite on paperboard

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The image displays a bonnet decorated with intricate patterns on a plain background. The color palette includes shades of beige, cream, and subtle grays in the embroidery. The bonnet is centered in the composition with its side facing the viewer, and its ribbons extend slightly downwards. The artist's signature, H.A. Marsh, is visible in the bottom right corner.

Index of American Design1943.8.1083

Baby's Cap

Herbert Marsh

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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This is a drawing of a lace bonnet. The central focus of the image is a delicately detailed lace bonnet, prominently positioned in the middle of a plain background. The bonnet is intricately rendered, showcasing a variety of geometric and floral patterns created through the lacework. Each detail in the lace is meticulously depicted, emphasizing its texture and the interplay of solid and open spaces within the fabric. The overall tone of the drawing is neutral.

Index of American Design1943.8.1100

Baby's Cap

Richard Whitaker

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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