Dress

c. 1937

Melita Hofmann

Associated Names
Melita Hofmann

Artist, American, 1907 - 1976

This is a drawing of a dress. The image shows a long, full-skirted dress with a high neckline and wide sleeves, adorned with alternating vertical stripes of intricate patterns in shades of brown. On the right side, there is a simplified line sketch of the same dress, outlining its shape and structure. The artwork emphasizes the detailed textile patterning and the elegant form of the dress, reflecting historical fashion design.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.5 x 36.6 cm (17 15/16 x 14 7/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: bust: 34"; waist: 25", sleeves: 18" inseam, 20" outseam

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1564

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: HOFMAN

Wikidata ID

Q64614325

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