Dress (detail)

Irene M. Burge

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a decorative pattern with instructions. The drawing features an intricate border design composed of swirling lines, floral motifs, and leaves arranged in a repetitive pattern. Above this decorative band are technical notes and illustrations, including a zigzag design labeled as "Plain Braid folded into Rick-Rack" and a hook and eye diagram to show the actual size of "Black Iron Hooks + Eyes." The background has a faint grid or texture pattern. The drawing serves as a guide for transferring these decorative patterns and elements onto another medium.