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Waistcoat Pattern

Rosalia Lane

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing depicting instructional annotations on a pattern for tailoring or assembling clothing. The pattern includes various pieces labeled with letters and numbers corresponding to specific parts of a garment, like "FRONT," "SIDE BACK," and "COLLAR." The layout is precise and technical, resembling a guide for constructing a garment with detailed cutting and assembly instructions.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3184 × 4245 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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