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Boy's Waistcoat

c. 1936

Syrena Swanson

Associated Names

Syrena Swanson

Artist, American, 1905 - 1992

This is a drawing of a sleeveless vest design featuring intricate embroidery along the front edges, including a symmetrical floral pattern. The vest has a dropped waist with a peplum, decorative pleats on each side of the back, and the fabric color is light beige or tan.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 24.5 x 35.1 cm (9 5/8 x 13 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1583

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: S. Swanson

Wikidata ID

Q64632977

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