Dress

c. 1940

Henry Moran

Associated Names
Henry Moran

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a dress design. The drawing depicts a vintage-style dress showcasing intricate details and patterns. The central image is a detailed illustration of the back view of the dress, featuring a fitted bodice, full-length skirt, and long sleeves adorned with purple and diamond-shaped embellishments. The dress also has ruffled trim along the shoulders and skirt. Alongside the main illustration, there are smaller sketches on the right, showing both front and back outlines of the dress. On the left, samples of the decorative details are presented, including two exact-size embroidery patterns: one circular with floral elements and another square featuring a blue flower.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 37 x 29.3 cm (14 9/16 x 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9517


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64573933

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