Dress

c. 1937

Aurelia Arbo

Associated Names
Aurelia Arbo

Artist, American, 1909 - 1993

This is a drawing of a period dress design. The image shows a detailed depiction of a layered, ruffled dress with pink and white stripes. The design includes puffed sleeves tied with bows, a fitted bodice, and a full skirt composed of multiple tiers of fabric. Next to the colored illustration, there is a smaller, simple line sketch of the same dress, emphasizing the layered structure and overall design. The drawing is focused on fashion design, showcasing the style and craftsmanship of the era.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 41 x 33.7 cm (16 1/8 x 13 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1370


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center right in graphite: A. Arbo.

Wikidata ID

Q64536376

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