Evening Cloak

c. 1940

Mary Fitzgerald

Associated Names
Mary Fitzgerald

Artist, American, 1897 - 1962

This is a drawing of a garment design. It shows a long-sleeved coat with distinctive detailing. The coat has a row of six vertically aligned button-like decorations down the front, wide flaring sleeves, and a structured, flowing silhouette. The edges of the garment are accentuated with a fine, contrasting outline. The texture of the coat appears intricate, resembling a woven or patterned fabric. The drawing is executed with fine lines, providing a detailed representation of the garment without additional elements or backgrounds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.5 x 35.5 cm (17 15/16 x 14 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 43" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1285


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: MARY FITZGERALD; upper center verso in graphite: Evening cloak, c. 1850. / Made in middle west / Ivory colored Faille trimmed with blue silk on edges / Owned by Mrs. Fred S. Furguson, Huntington, L.I., N.Y.

Wikidata ID

Q64607965

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