Petticoat and Pantalettes

c. 1938

Rex F. Bush

Associated Names
Rex F. Bush

Artist, American, c. 1915 - 2002

The image shows a garment designed as a layered gown or dress with intricate detailing. The two layers have scalloped edges and floral embroidery patterns. The predominant colors are off-white with hints of blue-grey shadows. The garment is placed centrally against a light beige background, with the layers draping symmetrically downwards from the neckline and featuring even embroidery and scalloped edges.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.2 x 38.4 cm (20 3/16 x 15 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1219

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in brown ink: Rex Bush

Wikidata ID

Q64620353

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