Baby Dress

c. 1939

Manuel G. Runyan

Associated Names
Manuel G. Runyan

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a light-colored dress with short sleeves and a square neckline, displayed against a plain background. The dress is primarily in soft beige and cream tones, featuring horizontal stripes and delicate embroidery details. Positioned centrally, the dress hangs straight down, appearing slightly gathered at the bottom, with the sleeves spread symmetrically. The dress's texture and patterns are detailed.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 46 x 35.9 cm (18 1/8 x 14 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 31" long; sleeves: 4" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1768

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Manuel G. Runyan; upper center verso in graphite: Baby Dress, 1840 / Made in Pensacola, Florida / Fine Cotton (batiste) embroidered / Owned by Manuel G. Runyan, Pensacola, Florida

Wikidata ID

Q64594832

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