Dress c. 1940

This fashion plate by Henry Moran from circa 1940 depicts a woman's dress in a pale yellow with a delicate floral pattern. The dress has a fitted bodice with a pointed V-neckline, long sleeves, and a full skirt with ruffles at the hem. The dress is illustrated in detail, and a small illustration of the floral pattern and the button detail are also included for reference, suggesting the plate was intended for a pattern book for dressmakers. It represents a trend in fashion illustration of the time, where intricate detail and visual clarity were paramount.