Carriage Dress

c. 1941

Eleanor Ruelos

Associated Names
Eleanor Ruelos

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a historical-style blue dress. The drawing showcases an elaborate dress featuring a fitted bodice and a full-length skirt, typical of historical European fashions. The dress is predominantly blue and adorned with intricate details such as ruffles and lace trim. The sleeves are voluminous with lace cuffs, and the front of the dress is accentuated with rows of ruffles. There is a sketch on the right side providing a rear view of the dress.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 29 x 22.9 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 57" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1522

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: RUELOS

Wikidata ID

Q64558253

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