Dress

c. 1936

Nancy Crimi

Associated Names
Nancy Crimi

Artist, American, born Italy, 1916 - unknown

This is a drawing of a historical dress design. The drawing features a full-length gown with a fitted bodice adorned with ruffles and lace, leading to a voluminous skirt. The dress has a central front opening bordered by cascading fabric. The sleeves are embellished with decorative lace that matches the gown's trim. Accompanying the main illustration are a line sketch of the back view of the dress and a swatch pattern illustration depicting possible fabric or embroidery details. The design uses light pink and neutral hues.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.4 x 23.2 cm (11 15/16 x 9 1/8 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 66 1/2" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.2995


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: N. CRIMI

Wikidata ID

Q64618085

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