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Dress and Lace Collar - Pattern

Jean Peszel

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a clothing pattern with various pieces labeled for garment construction. The image displays an arrangement of pattern pieces, each labeled with letters and numbers corresponding to pieces like the front bodice, under arm piece, back bodice, sleeve, and additional details such as cordings, trims, and pleatings. The layout is meticulously organized, with directional arrows and instructions for cutting and sewing marked on each piece. There are annotations at the bottom of the drawing describing each piece with brief details about their specific functions or sewing directions. A scale is provided in the bottom right, indicating the pattern is given at a reduced scale.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1936
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3414 × 4615 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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