Evening Dress Fashion Illustration in Gouache, 1950s
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Gibson BayhEvening Dress Fashion Illustration in Gouache, 1950s1950s
1950s
About the Item
- Creator:
- Creation Year:1950s
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 0.07 in (1.78 mm)
- Medium:
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- Condition:Minor vintage wear.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 269531stDibs: LU29822057353
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