Dress

c. 1938

Edith Magnette

Associated Names
Edith Magnette

Artist, American, 1869-1947?

This is a drawing of a long flowy dress with intricate detailing. The illustration showcases a garment with delicate lace patterns along the sleeves, collar, and hemline. The dress features a high neck and a flowing skirt with subtle pleats, accentuated by lace embellishments that adorn its edges. The detailed line work captures the drape of the fabric, emphasizing the vintage fashion style. The choice of a light background ensures that the intricacies of the lace pattern are clearly visible, highlighting the artistic attention to detail in the fabric design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 29 cm (14 1/8 x 11 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1420


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Edith Magnette

Wikidata ID

Q64556461

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