Zoar Bonnet c. 1937

Fritz Boehmer’s watercolor, “Zoar Bonnet,” depicts a traditional bonnet from the Zoar community in Ohio. Created around 1937, the artwork highlights the detailed craftsmanship of the bonnet, featuring a quilted fabric with a blue trim and a flowing red ribbon. The simplicity of the composition and meticulous detail evoke the rural and communal life of Zoar. The artwork serves as a valuable record of American folk artistry and the unique traditions of the Zoar community.