Dress

1935/1942

J. Herman McCollum

Associated Names
J. Herman McCollum

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a floral dress with a supplemental sketch. The main focus is a detailed drawing of a long, flowing dress with a vibrant green background and adorned with an array of colorful floral patterns scattered throughout. The dress features a high neck, full sleeves, and a slightly flared hem. There are decorative elements like lace or ruffles at the neckline and cuffs. Adjacent to the detailed drawing is a minimalist sketch of the dress viewed from the back, outlining its silhouette and suggesting how the garment is constructed with its scooped back and gathered waistline.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 50.1 x 39 cm (19 3/4 x 15 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1341


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: J.H. McCollum.

Wikidata ID

Q64579113

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