Dress

c. 1940

Roberta Spicer

Associated Names
Roberta Spicer

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a dress on a mannequin. The drawing depicts a Victorian-style dress with a high neckline, long sleeves, and a voluminous skirt. The dress features a floral pattern and is embellished with a teal ribbon at the collar and waist. The detailed fabric folds and shading in the drawing create depth and texture, showcasing the elegance and design of 19th-century fashion. The background is plain to highlight the dress.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.4 x 36.8 cm (17 7/8 x 14 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9510

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Roberta Joel

Wikidata ID

Q64629383

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