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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Deep purple dress with long sleeves and a full skirt. The dress has a V-neckline and a sash at the waist. The sleeves are gathered at the cap and have a slight puff at the shoulder. The dress appears to be made of satin or silk. A mannequin displays the dress. The background is light gray. The dress is titled "Dress" and is by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
silk
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
414 × 625 px
Museum record:
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