Shaker Shawl

c. 1936

Jessie M. Benge

Associated Names
Jessie M. Benge

Artist, American, born England, 1881 - 1971

This is a drawing of a garment design featuring a shawl over a dress. The illustration presents a long dress with a simple cut, over which a detailed shawl with fringe hangs. The shawl has a decorative border. There is also a faint sketch of the back of the garment, giving a sense of the complete design. The drawing uses fine lines and shading to convey texture and flow of the fabric.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 30.5 × 22.8 cm (12 × 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3948

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581752

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