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Empire Wedding Dress

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names

American 20th Century

Artist

The image shows a long, flowing dress with puffed short sleeves and a square neckline. The dress is primarily beige with subtle decorative patterns, and it features intricate embellishments along the neckline and hem. The color palette is neutral, with shades of beige and hints of white. The dress is centered in the image with its full length extending downwards and a slight train cascading to the right.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29 x 22.8 cm (11 7/16 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.17412

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535306

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