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Evening ensemble

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pink dress with short sleeves and a belt around the waist. The dress has a square neckline trimmed with fringed lace. A wide band of pink and lace trim encircles the bottom of the skirt. The skirt is gathered at the waist and has a pink sash tied in bows on either side. The dress appears to be made of satin. The color is a light pink. The dress has a full skirt with layers of gathered fabric underneath. The background is beige. The dress is titled "Evening ensemble" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1870
Medium
(a, b) silk, cotton; (c, d) silk; (e,f) silk, leather, glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
386 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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