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This is a drawing of a design for a piece of clothing with lace details. The image features the outline of a garment with detailed lace patterns depicted at the ends. These lace patterns are drawn in fine detail, showing their intricate geometrical designs. In the middle of the drawing, there are two rectangular representations of lace patterns, showcasing the textures and intricate lacework. The use of shading provides depth to the lace patterns, emphasizing their complexity and decorative appeal.
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This is a drawing of a design for a piece of clothing with lace details. The image features the outline of a garment with detailed lace patterns depicted at the ends. These lace patterns are drawn in fine detail, showing their intricate geometrical designs. In the middle of the drawing, there are two rectangular representations of lace patterns, showcasing the textures and intricate lacework. The use of shading provides depth to the lace patterns, emphasizing their complexity and decorative appeal.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Bloomers

Evelyn Bailey

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Dimensions
overall: 26.3 x 32.6 cm (10 3/8 x 12 13/16 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1200
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • San Francisco
  • American

NGA object ID 13409. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.