Dress

c. 1939

Eleanor Ruelos

Associated Names
Eleanor Ruelos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of an historical dress. The drawing shows a fitted bodice with puffed sleeves, richly decorated with floral patterns, and a voluminous skirt with intricate lace designs. The dress includes decorative elements like ribbons and drapery. In the background, there is a simplified back-view sketch of the dress, indicating its structure. This drawing represents a fashion design sketch or study of the dress.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30 x 22.7 cm (11 13/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2812

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64558254

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