Dress

c. 1936

Jessie M. Benge

Associated Names
Jessie M. Benge

Artist, American, born England, 1881 - 1971

This is a drawing of a historical dress design. It features a long, formal dress with a full-length skirt and fitted bodice. The dress has a high neckline with a triangular front panel, long sleeves that gather at the elbows, and is rendered in shades of brown and grey. A secondary outline of the dress is shown on the top right, offering a back view with detailed pleats and gathers. The drawing emphasizes construction details and the elegance of historical fashion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 22.9 cm (11 15/16 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1498

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581720

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