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Man's Coat and Waistcoat

c. 1936

Melita Hofmann

Associated Names

Melita Hofmann

Artist, American, 1907 - 1976

This is a drawing of an 18th-century men’s outfit. It includes a bright red tailcoat, a beige waistcoat with floral embroidery, and white knee-length breeches. The tailcoat has a high collar, visible button fastening, and intricately laced cuffs. The drawing also shows a faint outline of the back of the costume, highlighting tailoring and style.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor and graphite on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.7 x 22.9 cm (11 11/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1689

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Melita Hofmann

Wikidata ID

Q64614329

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