Wedding Dress

1940

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

This is a drawing of a long dress with long sleeves, featuring a fitted bodice extending into a voluminous skirt. The dress has a central opening adorned with decorative trim running from the neckline to the hem. The fabric flows gracefully, indicated by shading used in the illustration. The style suggests a historical or theatrical costume design, with attention to the garment's structure and embellishments.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 43.6 x 29.4 cm (17 3/16 x 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2985

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: No [4-33-2]; lower right in graphite: Mary Humes

Wikidata ID

Q64607804

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