Costume

c. 1941

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

This is a drawing of a Victorian-style dress. The full-skirted garment is rendered in monochrome, featuring a fitted bodice with long sleeves and a high collar. The fabric is adorned with an intricate pattern of small, repeating motifs. The skirt flows into delicate pleats, and the hem is accentuated with ruffles. The overall design of the dress suggests a historical or period costume. The artist has captured details like the texture of the fabric and the structure of the garment, giving the image depth and complexity.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.5 x 36 cm (17 15/16 x 14 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9509


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Mary E. Humes -.

Wikidata ID

Q64607840

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