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Dress

c. 1940

Syrena Swanson

Associated Names

Syrena Swanson

Artist, American, 1905 - 1992

This is a drawing of a detailed historical dress. The gown is adorned with textural embellishments, intricate scallops, fringes, and pleated fabric details. The dress features multiple layers, pleats, a long train, a fitted bodice, cinched waist, and elegant sleeve design with cuffs. The drawing is depicted in precise lines and muted colors.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 34.8 x 24.5 cm (13 11/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1332

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

loewer right in black ink: Syrena Swanson

Wikidata ID

Q64632974

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