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Dress

c. 1937

Melita Hofmann

Associated Names

Melita Hofmann

Artist, American, 1907 - 1976

This is a drawing of a mid-19th century dress. It has a full skirt, gathered bodice, long sleeves tapering at the wrists, a high neckline, delicate all-over pattern fabric, a cinched waist, and subtle shading.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 42.1 x 35.1 cm (16 9/16 x 13 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1491

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614310

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