Material from Dress

c. 1937

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

The image shows a piece of textile with an intricate pattern featuring diagonal lines and floral motifs. The colors in the textile pattern are predominantly shades of brown and beige. The textile is centered within a large, plain background, framed by a simple square outline. A handwritten note is positioned at the bottom right corner of the larger background, indicating the source and creator information.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 23 cm (11 7/16 x 9 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1015

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Federal Art Project - W.P.A. of Va. / by Mary Humes - .

Wikidata ID

Q64607707

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