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Sugar Merchant's Suit (Pattern)

Henry De Wolfe

National Gallery of Art

This is a technical drawing of garment pattern pieces. The image shows various pattern pieces on a sheet, each representing different parts of a garment like a bodice, sleeve, collar, and potentially pieces for pants or a skirt. The precise lines and markings are measurements or instructions for assembling the garment. The drawing highlights the functional aspect of fashion design, demonstrating how the pieces come together to create a complete garment.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
graphite on paperboard
Dimensions
3271 × 4348 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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