Visiting Dress

1935/1942

Nancy Crimi

Associated Names
Nancy Crimi

Artist, American, born Italy, 1916 - unknown

This is a drawing of a formal Victorian-era dress. The dress is primarily in shades of white and red. It features a fitted bodice with intricate lace detailing along the edges, primarily around the high neckline and down the front where it opens to reveal a contrasting red panel. The red accents are also on the inside of the cuffs. The skirt consists of multiple layers that drape down, featuring lace trimming and the red underlayer peeking beneath. There is no visible wearer in the drawing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 45.7 x 36.6 cm (18 x 14 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9576


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Nancy Crimi

Wikidata ID

Q64618109

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