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Girl's Dress

c. 1937

Sara Garfinkel

Associated Names

Sara Garfinkel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a mid-19th century style dress with a high neck and long, puffed sleeves. The fabric is patterned with small, floral or botanical designs in muted tones of green and pink against a light background. The dress is displayed in a typical historical clothing illustration style, emphasizing the garment's design structure and delicacy. The lines are soft and delicate, conveying the texture of the material.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 45.7 x 36.5 cm (18 x 14 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1532

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Sari Garfinkel.

Wikidata ID

Q64630517

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