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Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
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Dress, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Dress, c. 1936
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Benge Benge Jessie M Floral Dress Gown Jessie M Jessie M Benge Short Sleeved Short Sleeves Sleeve Sleeves Train Womans Description Ladieswear Womens Wear Womenswear
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This stunning full-length dress, created by American artist Jessie M. Benge around 1936, showcases the elegance and intricacy of women's fashion during the 1930s and 1940s. The dress, depicted in this watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink drawing on paper, features a floral design with short sleeves and a full skirt, accentuated by a long train. The vibrant colors and detailed patterns exemplify the decorative arts movement of the era, which emphasized the importance of beauty and craftsmanship in everyday life. Benge's design captures the essence of the period, with its short sleeves and full skirt becoming popular trends for ladieswear during the 1930s and 1940s. The dress is reminiscent of the transition from the Great Depression to the post-war era, a time of renewed optimism and prosperity in America. This beautiful piece of art is part of the Index of American Design, a comprehensive collection of American decorative arts and fine arts held by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. The dress is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of American fashion and design, and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating our artistic past.
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