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Infant's Dress and Shirt

Ella Josephine Sterling

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of dress patterns and garments. The drawing features a design of a dress with a high waistline, short puffed sleeves, and a long skirt with horizontal embellishments near the hem. Accompanying the main dress design are additional garment parts and decorative designs, such as cuffs and lace trims, presented to illustrate possible finishes for the dress. Each piece is sketched with attention to the style and intricacies of the fabric and trimmings, indicating a focus on sewing or fashion design elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
3338 × 4304 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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