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Dress

c. 1937

Frederick Jackson

Associated Names

Frederick Jackson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a dress. It features a long-sleeved, full-length dress with horizontal stripes made of small, colorful floral patterns. The dress has a high collar, cuffs, fitted bodice, and a flared skirt. The illustration highlights the floral motifs and garment's structure with fine lines and soft coloration. An additional outline sketch shows the dress from a different angle, emphasizing its back design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.9 x 22.8 cm (11 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1417

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Frederick Jackson. / New.

Wikidata ID

Q64570702

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