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This is a drawing of an ornate, antique-style dress. The full-length gown features delicate colors with a pale blue or green hue, elaborate floral patterns, lace trimmings, a high collar, long sleeves, embroidery and lace cuffs. The dress has vertical floral garlands cascading down the skirt. The design suggests a historical or vintage style, emphasizing elegance and sophistication, displayed on a neutral background.
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This is a drawing of an ornate, antique-style dress. The full-length gown features delicate colors with a pale blue or green hue, elaborate floral patterns, lace trimmings, a high collar, long sleeves, embroidery and lace cuffs. The dress has vertical floral garlands cascading down the skirt. The design suggests a historical or vintage style, emphasizing elegance and sophistication, displayed on a neutral background.

National Gallery of Art · Index of American Design

Ball Dress

Edith Magnette

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
overall: 50.4 x 40.4 cm (19 13/16 x 15 7/8 in.)
Classification
Index of American Design · Drawing
Accession number
1943.8.1419
Credit line
Index of American Design
Time span
1926 to 1950
Department
CG-W
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  • American

NGA object ID 13628. 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.