Embroidered Woman's Dress

1935

Michael Trekur

Associated Names
Michael Trekur

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a traditional embroidered beige blouse with black and red embroidery. The blouse is laid flat and slightly elevated, displaying its front view. The embroidery includes symmetrical designs across the chest and hem, with decorative elements along the sleeves and neckline. The background is off-white.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    colored pencil and graphite on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17 x 15.3 cm (6 11/16 x 6 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.11600

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: Acoma Tribe / Embr. Woman's Dress / The Design represents flowers / clouds and butterflies / size (26")H - W (22") / by Michael Trekur / 11/21/35 NY / Case 7 S.W. CALIF. HALL

Wikidata ID

Q64614669

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