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Dress, c. 1940. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
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Dress, c. 1940. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Dress, c. 1940
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Benge Benge Jessie M Designs Flared Floral Motif Floral Motifs Gown Jessie M Jessie M Benge Motif Motifs Sleeve Sleeves Watercolour And Graphite On Paperboard Womans Description Ladieswear Womens Wear Womenswear
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This stunning full-length dress design, created by Jessie M. Benge in the late 1930s or early 1940s, showcases the elegance and grace of women's fashion during the 20th century. The dress, rendered in watercolour and graphite on paperboard, features a floral motif that is both decorative and timeless. The flared skirt and sleeves add volume and movement, while the delicate detailing on the bodice and hemline add a touch of sophistication. Benge, an American artist, expertly captured the essence of the era with this beautiful piece. The dress is a testament to the rich heritage of apparel design in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s. The dress is reminiscent of the period items that can be found in the Decorative Arts and Design galleries of prestigious institutions such as the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. The index of American Design, a comprehensive collection of American art and design from the Colonial period to the present day, includes this dress as a significant representation of the fashion trends of the time. The dress is also a reflection of the cultural and social history of the United States during the 1930s and 1940s, a period of great change and innovation. The dress is a reminder of the beauty and artistry that can be found in the most ordinary objects of daily life. It is a reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating our cultural heritage, and the role that art and design play in shaping our understanding of the past and the present.
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