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National Gallery of Art

5,752 works

Watercolor study of a dark silk Quaker dress with a sheer lace-trimmed fichu and detail sketches of lace.

Quaker Dress

Lillian Causey, c. 1937

Illuminated initial Q with gold background showing a procession of children in colorful robes, a mountain and tree, framed by

Initial Q with a Procession of Children

Zanobi Strozzi, 1430

Painted study of a striped tiered dress with bell sleeves and fringe trim, with a small pencil back-view sketch at upper righ

Dress

Herbert Marsh, c. 1936

Watercolor of a quilted skirt with gathered waistband, diagonal stitching and a feather-pattern quilted hem band.

Skirt

Lillian Causey, c. 1937

Pen and ink drawing of a castle on a rocky hill above a harbor town, with a shepherd and sheep in the foreground.

Landscape with Castle above a Harbor

Matthys Cock, 1540

Watercolor of a purple cape and cream ruffled period dress with velvet bows and a lace-trimmed bonnet, faceless figure.

Dress

Mina Lowry, c. 1941

Woman's Dress

Lillian Causey, 1935/1942

Colored pencil drawing of a wooden drop-leaf table with one drawer and tapered legs, shown in perspective.

Drop-leaf Table

Charles Charon, 1936

Pencil and watercolor drawing of a long striped empire-waist dress with puffed sleeves and a trailing train.

Dress

Henry De Wolfe, 1935/1942

Watercolor and ink drawing of a man's embroidered vest with button front, braided trim and pocket flaps.

Man's Vest

Lillian Causey, 1935/1942

Painted study of a wooden dough trough with a lid, two round knobs, and curved end handles on a cream background.

Dough Trough

Charles Charon, 1953

Drawing of a striped men's shirt with band collar and cuffs, shown front view with a smaller back view above.

Man's Shirt

Henry De Wolfe, c. 1937

Watercolor study of a floral embroidered waistcoat with fabric swatch and back construction view.

Waistcoat

Lillian Causey, 1935/1942

Watercolor drawing of a green cast iron penny bank shaped like a small house with a chimney.

Penny Bank

Charles Charon, 1940

Watercolor study of blue knee pants with buttons and ankle tabs, with a pencil outline of a laced back view beside it.

Knee Pants

Frederick Jackson, c. 1936

Watercolor of a cream double-breasted vest with pink shawl collar, a pink fabric swatch, and two pencil sketches below.

Vest

Lillian Causey, c. 1937

Colored pencil drawing of an ornate covered sugar bowl with twin handles and grape motifs on brown paper.

Sugar Bowl

Charles Charon, 1936

Watercolor and pencil drawing of fitted breeches with a high waistband, front button fly, and laced ankles, with a back-view

Trousers

Henry De Wolfe, c. 1937

Watercolor drawing of a floral-patterned vest with buttons, with an inset square showing a close-up of the fabric pattern.

Vest

Lillian Causey, c. 1936

Drawing of a curved iron chopping knife with a turned wooden handle, shown against a plain cream background.

Chopping Knife

Charles Charon, 1940

Watercolor design of a yellow man's great coat with a layered cape and red collar, with pencil back-view sketches at right.

Man's Great Coat

Frederick Jackson, c. 1937

Watercolor and pencil study of a jacket with lace trim, shown front and back with an enlarged border detail.

Jacket

Lillian Causey, c. 1937

Colored pencil drawing of a dark beaded moccasin with teal and gold motifs and a pink interior, labeled Penobscot.

Moccasin

Charles Charon, 1935

Painted illustration of a boy's green coat with gold braid, brass buttons, white cuffs, and red breeches.

Boy's Suit

Henry De Wolfe, c. 1939

Watercolor of a worn blue sleeveless vest with brass buttons and two pockets, shown against a pale background.

Confederate Uniform

Annie B. Johnston, c. 1938

Colored pencil drawing of a rectangular woven basket with a triangular decorative pattern on its side and yellow interior acc

Basket

Charles Charon, 1935

Watercolor study of a man's white suit with short jacket, ruffled shirt and blue floral cravat, shown without a body.

Man's Suit

Henry De Wolfe, c. 1939

Painting of a black military chapeau with a brass eagle emblem and gold braid trim on a cream background.

Military Chapeau

James Vail, 1935/1942

Colored pencil drawing of a birch bark cape collar with zigzag borders, floral patterns, and stitched pointed flaps.

Birch Bark Cape Collar

Charles Charon, 1935

Watercolor of a long brown double-breasted coat with puffed sleeves, high collar, and green lining shown at the front opening

Man's Topcoat

Henry De Wolfe, 1935/1942