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Rudi Gernreich
Untitled Fashion Sketch1952-1961

Not on view
Pencil fashion design sketch on cream paper, two loosely drawn figures wearing long garments with oversized sleeves, annotated 'CASHMERE + WOOL OR FLANNEL'
Pencil fashion design sketch on cream paper, elongated female figure in a wrap-bodice dress with crossed draping at the torso, drop earrings, and a bracelet; stylized face with minimal line detail, handwritten inscription in upper right corner.
Pencil fashion design sketch on aged paper, four elongated figure studies of a coat in side, back, and three-quarter views, with handwritten notes reading 'cashmere + wool or flannel,' 'welt seams – cutting under buttox,' and 'slightly shaped.'
Designer
Rudi Gernreich
Austria, active United States, California, Los Angeles, 1922-1985
Title
Untitled Fashion Sketch
Place Made
United States, California
Date Made
1952-1961
Medium
Pencil on paper and vellum
Dimensions
A and b) 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.59 x 13.97 cm); c) 16 1/2 x 13 3/4 in. (41.91 x 34.93 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Walter R. Bass
Accession Number
M.76.86.516a-c
Classification
Drawings
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Copyright
© Rudi Gernreich [or artist's estate]