Dress

c. 1940

Jessie M. Benge

Associated Names
Jessie M. Benge

Artist, American, born England, 1881 - 1971

This is a drawing of a Victorian-style dress. The drawing depicts a full-length, long-sleeved dress with a high collar, all in a muted purple color. The dress features intricate lace detailing around the collar and the front-black floral motifs and embellishments accent the collar and midsection. The sleeves are wide, with a decorative lace trim that echoes the collar detailing. In the background, there is a faint outline of the dress viewed from the back, showing how the fabric and embellishments would appear, completing the garment design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.9 x 23 cm (11 3/4 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 59 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.3965


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581755

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