Chemise

c. 1937

Edith Magnette

Associated Names
Edith Magnette

Artist, American, 1869-1947?

This is a drawing of a dress with lace or embroidery around the neckline and shoulders. The main dress is depicted in the center, with a smaller sketch to the right showing it from a different angle. The focus is on the intricate details of the ornamentation, emphasizing its feminine and elegant design. The overall tone of the drawing is subtle and light.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 23 cm (12 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 37 1/4" long; 35 1/2" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1228

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Edith M. Magnette

Wikidata ID

Q64556452

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