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c. 1937

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

This image is a drawing of a long dress with ruffled details and blue bows. The dress has intricate ruffles along the sleeves and hemline, and appears light in color with faint patterns suggested by shading. Two blue bows adorn the shoulders. There is a smaller sketch on the right showing an alternative view of the dress, focusing on the skirt's length and style. Overall, the drawing demonstrates attention to detail and fashion design skills.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and watercolor on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.7 x 28.1 cm (14 1/16 x 11 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1256

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

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

Wikidata ID

Q64607717

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