Pattern for Spats

1935/1942

Emery Herrett

Associated Names
Emery Herrett

Artist, American, 1896 - 1958

This is a drawing of a pattern for sewing gaiters. The drawing displays a detailed pattern used to cut and sew a pair of gaiters. Various labeled pieces (A, B, C, D, E, F, and G) are arranged on the page, each showing shapes and lines indicating seams, overlaps, or button placements. Annotations provide instructions on how each piece should be connected, such as B showing overlap for buttoning, and C covering the instep and being secured at specific points. Dotted lines illustrate placement for reinforcements. There is a scale in the upper right corner showing "1/4", providing reference for the dimensions used in the pattern.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.1 x 19.7 cm (10 1/4 x 7 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3178


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64559403

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