Dress

c. 1937

Mary E. Humes

Associated Names
Mary E. Humes

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

This is a drawing of a dress design. The image shows a detailed design of a dress featuring wide green plaid patterns interspersed with red and blue stripes against a cream background. The dress has long sleeves and a wide neckline, with a fitted bodice that extends into a voluminous skirt. Accompanying the main illustration is a smaller sketch showing the back view of the dress outlined in simple pencil lines. The presentation suggests a historical or period costume style, emphasizing rich fabric and traditional tailoring.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.8 x 27.9 cm (14 1/8 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1593


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Mary Humes -.

Wikidata ID

Q64607759

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