Dress

c. 1937

Joseph L. Boyd

Associated Names
Joseph L. Boyd

Artist, American, c. 1907 - unknown

This is a drawing of two dresses with floral embroidery. The drawing shows two dresses displayed from the front and back. The dresses feature yellow and red floral embroidery on dark fabric, with button detailing down the front and pleated accents at the hem. Additional sketches show the embroidered sections such as cuffs or decorative patches. The drawing emphasizes the attention to detail in fashion design, especially the embroidery work and tailoring.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and colored pencil on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 38.2 x 45.5 cm (15 1/16 x 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1350

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64591217

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