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Plaid Morning Dress

c. 1937

Aurelia Arbo

Associated Names

Aurelia Arbo

Artist, American, 1909 - 1993

This is a drawing of a dress. There are two renditions of a plaid dress with voluminous sleeves. The left rendition is a pencil sketch outlining the shape and pattern of the dress. The right rendition is filled with color, displaying a plaid pattern in beige, cream, and brown hues with a lace detail on the collar. The drawing is in the style of a fashion design sketch, showcasing the structure and potential coloration of the garment.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 39 x 31.3 cm (15 3/8 x 12 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1378

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center left in graphite: A. Arbo.

Wikidata ID

Q64536379

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