Afternoon dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dress is a full-length, long-sleeved garment with a fitted waist. The dress has a high neckline, a fitted bodice with buttons down the back, and a full skirt that falls to the floor. The sleeves are long and have ruffles at the cuffs. The dress is made of a lightweight fabric, possibly silk or cotton, with a tan or beige background color and a repeating pattern of vertical stripes in shades of blue, orange, and brown. The dress appears to be from the mid-to-late 19th century, based on its style and construction. The dress is displayed on a white mannequin. The background is a plain beige color. The dress is an afternoon dress by an unknown artist.