Dress (detail)

1937

Irene M. Burge

Associated Names
Irene M. Burge

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a decorative pattern with instructions. The drawing features an intricate border design composed of swirling lines, floral motifs, and leaves arranged in a repetitive pattern. Above this decorative band are technical notes and illustrations, including a zigzag design labeled as "Plain Braid folded into Rick-Rack" and a hook and eye diagram to show the actual size of "Black Iron Hooks + Eyes." The background has a faint grid or texture pattern. The drawing serves as a guide for transferring these decorative patterns and elements onto another medium.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 26.8 x 35.7 cm (10 9/16 x 14 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: exact size

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1329


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: I.M. Burge.'37.

Wikidata ID

Q64574886

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