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Evening Dress

c. 1937

Joseph L. Boyd

Associated Names

Joseph L. Boyd

Artist, American, c. 1907 - unknown

This is a drawing of a floral-patterned dress on a plain background. The dress has a delicate floral design with pink flowers and green foliage. The dress features short sleeves and a long flowing skirt with pleats. The background is plain, directing focus to the dress's design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 44.8 x 36.5 cm (17 5/8 x 14 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1382

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J.L. Boyd

Wikidata ID

Q64591227

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