Dress and Lace Collar - Pattern

c. 1936

Jean Peszel

Associated Names
Jean Peszel

Artist, American, active c. 1935

This is a drawing of a clothing pattern with various pieces labeled for garment construction. The image displays an arrangement of pattern pieces, each labeled with letters and numbers corresponding to pieces like the front bodice, under arm piece, back bodice, sleeve, and additional details such as cordings, trims, and pleatings. The layout is meticulously organized, with directional arrows and instructions for cutting and sewing marked on each piece. There are annotations at the bottom of the drawing describing each piece with brief details about their specific functions or sewing directions. A scale is provided in the bottom right, indicating the pattern is given at a reduced scale.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.9 × 22.3 cm (11 3/4 × 8 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9540


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64581089

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