Dress

c. 1936

Roberta Spicer

Associated Names
Roberta Spicer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a historical dress, characterized by a full-length skirt and long sleeves. The dress features a repeated pattern of floral motifs and vertical stripes, alternating with rows of small flowers on a cream background. The bodice is fitted with a high neckline, and the sleeves are slightly puffed. A secondary sketch shows the dress's outline without the pattern, highlighting its structural design. The drawing captures the intricate details and style typical of fashion from a bygone era.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29.9 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1517


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64629353

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