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Ensemble

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan-colored dress with long sleeves and a full skirt, featuring a floral pattern in red and brown hues. The dress has a high neckline with a ruffled collar and a gathered waist. The sleeves are puffy and long, with a slight bell shape at the wrist. The skirt falls to the floor, with a slight gathering at the waist. The dress is displayed on a white mannequin with a wooden base. The mannequin has no head or legs. The background is a plain off-white color. The dress is labeled as "Ensemble" and attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1837
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
346 × 625 px
Museum record:
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