Dress

c. 1939

Jessie M. Benge

Associated Names
Jessie M. Benge

Artist, American, born England, 1881 - 1971

The image shows a large dress with ornate patterns, featuring floral and vine motifs in black on a reddish-brown background. The dress has a full skirt and voluminous sleeves. The color palette includes rich browns, blacks, and subtle whites in the lace collar. In the center, the front view of the dress is displayed, with a back view outline sketched to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 22.8 cm (11 7/8 x 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2848

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581738

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