Wedding Dress

c. 1940

Bessie Forman

Associated Names
Bessie Forman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a historical dress design. The artwork depicts an 18th-century style dress with a floral pattern. The dress features a fitted bodice with lace trim along the neckline and cuffs of the long sleeves, and a voluminous skirt adorned with floral motifs. In the background, there's a simple line drawing sketch showing the back view of the dress, highlighting the design and pleats of the skirt. The presentation illustrates the craftsmanship and design intricacies typical of the period's fashion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.9 x 22.8 cm (11 3/8 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.414


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537440

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