Dress with Hoop Skirt

1935/1942

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

This is a drawing of a vintage dress. The illustration showcases a full-skirted dress with multiple tiers, each adorned with a floral pattern and bordered by blue stripes. The bodice is fitted, with puffed sleeves that mirror the tiered style of the skirt. The fabric of the dress features a dainty pattern. The overall color palette consists of soft pastels, predominantly pinks and blues. The drawing is signed by the artist in the bottom portion.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46 x 31.6 cm (18 1/8 x 12 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1577

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: Mary E. Humes -

Wikidata ID

Q64607752

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