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Child's Dress

c. 1936

Melita Hofmann

Associated Names

Melita Hofmann

Artist, American, 1907 - 1976

The image depicts a detailed drawing of a dress. The dress has a full skirt with multiple rows of embellished patterns. It features a wide, round neckline and short sleeves. The design includes floral-like patterns bordered by blue lines and sections with small polka dots. In the top right corner, there is an outlined sketch of the dress without intricate details, showing its structure. The precision and detailed rendering suggest it may have been created for fashion or design purposes.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30 x 23 cm (11 13/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1826

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64614330

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