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Celebrating American art and artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Dress

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

Jessie M. Benge

Artist, American, born England, 1881 - 1971

This is an illustration of an ornate blue gown. The drawing shows a detailed 18th-century style gown in a soft blue hue, embellished with intricate lace and ruffles. The gown has a fitted bodice, puffed sleeves with lace cuffs, and a voluminous skirt with layers of transparent fabric and decorative patterns. There is also a line drawing of the gown's structure. The background of the drawing is plain.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

sheet: 30.4 × 22.6 cm (11 15/16 × 8 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3953

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64534918

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