Dress

c. 1940

Syrena Swanson

Associated Names
Syrena Swanson

Artist, American, 1905 - 1992

This is a drawing of a vintage dress design. The artwork depicts an elaborate 19th-century style dress with detailed features. The dress has a high, ruffled collar and is buttoned down the front with intricate seam detailing. The bodice is fitted, creating a structured look that tapers at the waist and extends into a full skirt with multiple layers. The skirt is adorned with decorative bands and pleated fabric in contrasting colors. The lower part of the skirt flares out with scalloped edges and additional fabric bows. Accompanying the main illustration is a technical line drawing of the back view of the dress, providing a clear depiction of the garment's structure and ornamental tail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.5 x 25 cm (14 x 9 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1333


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Syrena Swanson

Wikidata ID

Q64632975

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