Wedding Dress

c. 1939

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

This is a drawing of a vintage dress. The drawing shows an elaborate long dress with full sleeves and a high collar. The bodice is fitted and features detailed embroidery or beadwork patterns, seen cascading down the flowing skirt. The dress has an classic design, reminiscent of a historical style. The artist's signature, "Mary E. Humes W.P.A. VA," is noted in the lower right corner. The drawing is rendered in a soft monochrome palette, emphasizing texture and design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.8 x 24.1 cm (13 11/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3015

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Mary E. Humes / W.P.A. - Va.

Wikidata ID

Q64607808

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