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Wedding Dress

c. 1936

Melita Hofmann

Associated Names

Melita Hofmann

Artist, American, 1907 - 1976

This is a black and white drawing of a Victorian-style dress. The image shows a detailed illustration of a Victorian-style dress with a flowing train decorated with floral embellishments and intricate detailing. The focus is on the back of the dress, highlighting its sophisticated design with fabric pleating and ornate trim. To the right of the central illustration, there is an additional sketch of a similar dress as viewed from the front.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.6 x 22.5 cm (12 1/16 x 8 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1511

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614313

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