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Dress (Pattern)

c. 1936

Nancy Crimi

Associated Names

Nancy Crimi

Artist, American, born Italy, 1916 - unknown

A drawing of a sewing pattern layout with various pattern pieces arranged on a plain background. The pieces are labeled with assembly instructions and accompanied by narrow strips. Notations indicate how to place each piece. The image appears to be an instructional guide for cutting fabric for sewing.

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Artwork overview

Medium

graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 27.5 x 22.1 cm (10 13/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1528

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64618043

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