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This is a painting of two embroidered caps. The artwork features two caps: one larger and intricately designed, and a smaller one beneath it. Both caps are adorned with embroidery showcasing floral patterns and organic motifs in soft, muted tones against a neutral background. The larger cap displays an array of embroidery along its length with repeating patterns and textures. The smaller cap mirrors this embroidery with a central floral motif encased in a geometric diamond design. The artist captures the texture and stitches, making the caps appear almost three-dimensional on the flat surface. The shading in the background and around the caps adds depth to the piece.

Index of American Design1943.8.1158

Baby's Cap

Margaret Concha

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

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The image displays two bonnets, one larger and one smaller. The larger bonnet is positioned in the upper center, featuring intricate lace detailing, embroidered patterns, and ribbon ties. The smaller bonnet is located below the larger bonnet, slightly to the right, with a similar lace design. The color palette includes soft greys and whites, giving the image a delicate and vintage look.

Index of American Design1943.8.1162

Baby's Cap

Sylvia Dezon

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

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The image includes a bonnet displayed at the center, featuring a fabric decorated in circular flower-like designs. The colors of the bonnet are light gray with pale blue and white accents, and thin ribbons extend from it. In the upper right corner, there is a small detailed sketch of a head wearing a similar bonnet, slightly tilted to the right. The color palette consists of soft beige and subtle blues, against a plain off-white background.

Index of American Design1943.8.1173

Baby's Cap

Mary E. Humes

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

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The image shows a bonnet with intricate floral embroidery on its sides. The color palette consists of soft pastel hues including creamy white and light purples with touches of pink. The bonnet is positioned in the center of the image, with ribbon ties extending towards the bottom left corner.

Index of American Design1943.8.1174

Baby's Cap

Edna C. Rex

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

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The image shows two bonnets. The larger bonnet is in the upper right quadrant, displaying a detailed design with gathered fabric and lace elements. The smaller bonnet is in the lower left quadrant, with simpler detailing but a similar design style. The color palette is soft with whites and beige tones. The larger bonnet has subtle shadows for a three-dimensional effect, while the smaller bonnet is positioned below with slight shadowing for depth. Both bonnets have strings extending outwards.

Index of American Design1943.8.1795

Baby's Cap

Lillian Causey

c. 1939 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image features a large bonnet on the left side and a smaller bonnet below it on the right side, both with intricate patterns. The color palette is mostly shades of gray and white. The large bonnet is in the upper left quadrant with a ribbon tied into a bow hanging downward, while the smaller bonnet is near the bottom right, showing a simpler rounded shape with ties.

Index of American Design1943.8.3094

Baby's Cap

Sylvia Dezon

c. 1937 · watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows an illustration of a bonnet with ruffles on the brim and a smooth crown. The color palette is soft with cream and light beige hues. The bonnet is in the center, angled slightly to the right, with ribbons flowing down. A faint sketch of a bonnet is next to the detailed illustration.

Index of American Design1943.8.3095

Baby's Cap

Sylvia Dezon

c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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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.

Index of American Design1943.8.9850

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

Eva Wilson

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a wooden cradle with an arched railing design and spindles. The color palette consists of various shades of brown, depicting the natural wooden texture of the cradle. Positioned centrally in the frame, the cradle is shown in a three-dimensional side view, with the headboard to the left and footboard to the right, resting on a light, neutral background.

Index of American Design1943.8.4903

Baby's Cradle

Edna C. Rex

1935/1942 · watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper

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The image shows a large, detailed drawing of a golden necklace with intricate patterns, positioned centrally on the canvas. The color palette features warm golden and brown tones that highlight the texture of the necklace. There are two smaller sketches; one shows a top view on the top left and one on the right, showing the necklace from a side perspective. The central depiction takes up most of the space, with the smaller sketches drawn in outline within the top corners.

Index of American Design1943.8.2394

Baby's Earring

Tulita Westfall

c. 1937 · watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paper

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The image shows a drawing of a metal container with a handle and a spout. It is the largest object in the center of the image. The color palette includes shades of brown and grey, giving the metal an aged appearance. A smaller sketch of the same object is in the upper left corner. The signature and date are located in the lower right corner of the beige background.

Index of American Design1943.8.12733

Baby's Feeding Bottle

Samuel Fineman

c. 1937 · watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper

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The image displays a tall wooden chair with a woven seat against a plain background. The chair is positioned in the center of the image, highlighting its detailed structure and craftsmanship.

Index of American Design1943.8.4526

Baby's High Chair

Edith Magnette

c. 1936 · colored pencil, watercolor, and graphite on paper

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The image consists of a folded piece of fabric with intricate blue and white patterns at the top center. Below it is a rectangular swatch of the same fabric design in various shades of blue, white, and beige. The folded fabric is slightly to the left of the center, and the smaller swatch is centered below it.

Index of American Design1943.8.1056

Baby's Hood

Clarence W. Dawson and Margaret Golden

c. 1940 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a large bonnet made of patterned, quilted fabric in purple. The bonnet is positioned at the center with yellow lining on the inside and green ribbons visible beneath. The background is a light beige color.

Index of American Design1943.8.1098

Baby's Hood

Florence Earl

c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image shows a large lace bonnet with an intricate floral pattern. The bonnet is primarily gray and white lace, positioned in the center of the image against a light beige background. The focus is on the bonnet's fine details and lacework.

Index of American Design1943.8.1811

Baby's Lace Cap

Richard Whitaker

1935/1942 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The largest object in the image is a long, flowing garment with long sleeves, decorated with small, scattered motifs and bordered with a ribbon-like trim. The garment is centrally positioned, hanging vertically, while beneath it, there are two small rectangular fabric swatches displayed side by side at the bottom of the image. Each swatch features a pattern similar to the one seen on the main garment.

Index of American Design1943.8.1207

Baby's Nightgown

Maud M. Holme

c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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Three swatches of fabric are displayed in the image. The largest swatch on the left features multiple rows of pleats with a ruffled bottom edge. The color palette is neutral with shades of white and light gray. The second swatch, towards the top right, shows a symmetric arrangement of smaller pleats and ruffled sections. The smallest swatch, towards the bottom left, has a design similar to the first but with a more compact arrangement of pleats. The swatches are set against a plain, light-colored background.

Index of American Design1943.8.1212

Baby's Petticoat: Details

Ray Price

c. 1937 · graphite and watercolor on paper

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The image shows a drawing of an ornate wand or scepter with intricate metalwork and a spherical central element surrounded by smaller spheres. The color palette includes soft grays, silvers, and hints of blue, indicating metallic and glass-like textures. The object is situated in the center on a plain white background, with the upper part tilted to the left and the handle extending towards the bottom right corner.

Index of American Design1943.8.15329

Baby's Rattle

Columbus Simpson

1935/1942 · graphite and gouache on paper

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This is a drawing of a garment design. The drawing depicts a structured piece of clothing, resembling a sleeveless shirt or tunic, with a clean outline. The fabric is represented by fine, linear strokes and light shading. Vertical and diagonal lines add depth to the design. The sides and top edges have ruffles or lace trim. The illustration includes the name "George E. Ekblad". The background is a light, neutral tone.

Index of American Design1943.8.1625

Baby's Shirt

Sylvia Dezon

c. 1936 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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The image displays a white, short-sleeved blouse with floral embroidery on the neckline and sleeves. The blouse is in a cream color with gray embroidery. It is placed in the center of a plain background, with the artist's signature in the lower right corner.

Index of American Design1943.8.1798

Baby's Shirt

Rex F. Bush

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paperboard

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This image shows a drawing of an altar with ornate fabric draping. The altar is rectangular and covered with detailed fabric decorations, including embellished edges with curving patterns. The focus is on the elaborate design of the textile. The drawing highlights the symmetry and elegant embellishments of the fabric covering, indicating a possible ceremonial importance.

Index of American Design1943.8.1835

Baby's Shirt

Virginia Berge

c. 1939 · pen and ink on paper

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The image displays a cream-colored garment with golden lace detailing on the shoulders. The color palette consists of creams, whites, and warm golden and brown tones. The garment is centered and laid flat, with the lace ornamenting the top edges and extending outwards from the sides.

Index of American Design1943.8.3130

Baby's Shirt

William Frank

c. 1930 · watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

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The image displays two small red shoes with white lace bows. The color palette consists of rich red and white, set against a beige background. The shoes are positioned one in front of the other, facing towards the right side of the image.

Index of American Design1943.8.1995

Baby's Shoe

William Frank

c. 1937 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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The image features a white shoe with detailed embroidered floral designs in pink, red, and green threads. The shoe is centered on a light beige background with the "P. Dowavik" signature displayed below on the right side.

Index of American Design1943.8.7950

Baby's Shoe

Josephine C. Romano

c. 1938 · watercolor and graphite on paper

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