Waistcoat

1935/1942

Margaret Concha

Associated Names
Margaret Concha

Artist, American, 1897 - 1994

This is a drawing of an ornate waistcoat with an accompanying sketch. The image shows a detailed waistcoat with intricate embroidery along the front panels and lower pockets. The fabric has a light-colored base, decorated with a floral pattern that incorporates colorful threads. On the right side of the drawing, an outline sketch of the back of the waistcoat is visible, showing the overall structure and design. The drawing emphasizes the craftsmanship of fashion design, with meticulous attention to detail in both the rendering of the embroidery and the garment's form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.8 x 38.2 cm (18 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1612


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: M. Concha.

Wikidata ID

Q64594919

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