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Child's Robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a child's robe. The robe is made of a dark-colored fabric, possibly silk or cotton. It has a round neckline with a string and loop closure at the top. The sleeves are wide and short. The robe is decorated with a patterned trim at the bottom and on the cuffs. The pattern features wavy lines and curls. The robe appears to be knee-length and has a straight silhouette. The background of the photograph is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 470 px
Museum record:
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