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Suit

1935/1942

Charles Criswell

Associated Names

Charles Criswell

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a painting of a formal 18th-century suit displayed without a person wearing it. The clothing consists of a blue long tailcoat with double-breasted buttons, a cream-colored waistcoat underneath, and matching cream-colored breeches. The garment's design reflects the fashion of the time with a focus on the structure and folds.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3144

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64538376

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