Dress Pattern

c. 1936

Emery Herrett

Associated Names
Emery Herrett

Artist, American, 1896 - 1958

The image shows a sewing pattern with various labeled pattern pieces for garment construction. The pieces include shapes for sleeves, bodice fronts, collars, and other parts. Additional sketches of a bow and a flower-like embellishment are included, along with written instructions and annotations. The lines are precise and technical, creating a blueprint for garment construction. Faint text beneath the illustrations provides further instructions or notes for sewing or cutting fabric.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 27.9 x 22.4 cm (11 x 8 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1478


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64559399

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