Christening Dress

c. 1939

Virginia Berge

Associated Names
Virginia Berge

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a long, flowing dress with short, frilled sleeves and a decorative bow at the neckline. The dress features a layered, ruffled design towards the bottom and an open front revealing an under-garment with additional ruffles. The color palette is primarily a soft ivory or cream, creating a vintage, delicate appearance. The dress is centered against a plain background, making it the focal point of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.9 x 36.6 cm (18 1/16 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.1821

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: V. Bergé

Wikidata ID

Q64633867

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