Dress

c. 1937

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

This is a drawing of a historical dress design. The image features a full-length dress with a fitted bodice, puffed long sleeves, and a high neckline adorned with lace. The fabric appears to be smooth and drapes elegantly to the ground. The right side of the drawing includes a smaller sketch that outlines the structure and silhouette of the dress. The dress is colored in a muted tone. The layout suggests an illustration for fashion or costume design purposes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 36 x 28.1 cm (14 3/16 x 11 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1570

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Federal Art Project - W.P.A. of Va. / by Mary Humes.

Wikidata ID

Q64607743

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