Dress

c. 1936

Nancy Crimi

Associated Names
Nancy Crimi

Artist, American, born Italy, 1916 - unknown

This is a drawing of a vintage dress design. The drawing depicts an extravagant, historical dress with a full, floor-length skirt and a fitted bodice. The dress features long sleeves adorned with ruffles at the elbows and a square neckline. The fabric is illustrated with a delicate pattern of vertical vines and small, colorful flowers in blues, pinks, and greens. The dress design provides a detailed view of both the front and back, with a smaller sketch highlighted in the upper right corner, showcasing its elegant structure and decorative elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.8 x 23 cm (11 5/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: bust: 34"; waist: 21 1/2"; sleeves: 11 1/2" inseam; front: shoulder to waistline: 15 1/2" long; back: shoulder to waistline: 14" long; overskirt: 40" long; 120" wide

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1449

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64618029

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