Boy's Suit 1935 - 1942

Nancy Crimi sketched this boy’s suit using graphite and watercolor on paper. Crimi was a prolific artist of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Though, despite her production, she remains relatively obscure. Here, a boy's suit is depicted in meticulous detail, capturing the sartorial conventions for young males of the period. The suit, with its structured jacket and tailored trousers, reflects the rigid expectations placed on boys of the time. Dress was considered a key element in shaping their character and social standing. The choice of attire can be seen as reflective of class and gender norms, subtly influencing the wearer's identity and behavior. This work offers a glimpse into a bygone era. While also highlighting the ways in which clothing and social structures intersect to mold the individual.