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Dressing Sacque

1935/1942

Mae Szilvasy

Associated Names

Mae Szilvasy

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a black jacket adorned with gold embroidery and colorful tassels. The design features swirling patterns. The drawing also includes a simpler line sketch of the jacket from the back. The beige background accentuates the jacket's design.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, gouache, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 28.5 x 22.9 cm (11 1/4 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2942

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64594598

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