Who created "Doll's Hat"?

Doll's Hat was created by Marie Alain in c. 1939.

When was "Doll's Hat" created?

This artwork was created c. 1939.

What medium is "Doll's Hat"?

Doll's Hat is watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard.

Is "Doll's Hat" in the public domain?

Yes, Doll's Hat is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Doll's Hat

Marie Alain

c. 1939

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

Dimensions

overall: 51.5 x 37.5 cm (20 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 5 1/2" long

Classification

Index of American Design

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Index of American Design

Accession Number

1943.8.15297

Art Historical Context

Step into the whimsical world of miniature fashion with *Doll's Hat*, a delicate rendering by artist Marie Alain, created around 1939. This watercolor, graphite, and gouache work on paperboard measures 51.5 x 37.5 cm, meticulously capturing a charming 5 1/2-inch-long doll's hat from America's design heritage. Alain's precise technique highlights the hat's intricate details—perhaps ribbons, feathers, or lace—evoking the playful elegance of Victorian-era doll accessories that mirrored adult styles for children’s toys. As part of the Index of American Design (IAD), a Federal Art Project under th...

Doll's Hat

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