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Cardinal

Artist Robert Indiana (American, 1928 - 2018)

Date1968

MediumFabric | Flannel | Felt | Nylon

ClassificationsModern art

Credit LineGift of Jean Outland Chrysler

Object number0.3238.12

Terms

Bird
Cardinal
Red
Blue
Black
Yellow

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DescriptionThis is a costume of a red cardinal. It is made of red flannel, with a blue electric design in stripes and patterns to resemble feathers. A large blue circle - center front - with red "7" in center. The artist included a headpiece, with blue & black felt and a yellow felt beak. Yellow ribbed nylon knee sock, red nylon stretch leotard top, and red nylon stretch tights with black ballet slippers complete the costume.