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Rudi Gernreich
Untitled Fashion Sketches1957

Not on view
Graphite fashion design drawing on cream paper, four gestural sketches of a long-sleeved sheath dress with an oversized bow at the neckline, with handwritten annotations
Ink fashion design sketch on cream paper, two figure studies of a dress with structured shoulders and bow or knot detail at the back, shown from front-left and rear views with minimal linework; handwritten annotations and a signature visible.
Pencil sketch fashion design sheet with three garment studies: a front-view sheath dress, a three-quarter view with draped chiffon strips at the shoulder, and a collar detail. Handwritten annotations note fabrics including jersey, chiffon, charcoal flannel, and beige jersey.
Designer
Rudi Gernreich
Austria, active United States, California, Los Angeles, 1922-1985
Title
Untitled Fashion Sketches
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
1957
Medium
a) Ink on paper; b) Pencil on vellum
Dimensions
a) 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.94 x 21.59 cm); b) 17 3/4 x 12 in. (45.08 x 30.48 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Walter R. Bass
Accession Number
M.76.86.401a-b
Classification
Drawings
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles