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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dress is a long, peach-colored garment with gold floral patterns. The dress has short sleeves and a round neckline. A seam runs down the back center, with no visible closure. The dress is made of a shiny fabric, likely silk or satin, and features a full skirt that flares out from the waist. The dress appears to be mid-length, reaching to the lower part of the leg. The background of the image is white. The dress is displayed flat on a surface.

Artwork details

Date:
first quarter 18th century
Medium:
silk
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
553 × 625 px
Museum record:
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