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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blue dress with black floral patterns, long sleeves, and a full skirt on a white mannequin. The dress has a high neckline and buttons down the front. The sleeves are bell-shaped and have black floral patterns on the upper half. The skirt is full and flared, with a black trim along the bottom edge. The dress is made of a shiny fabric, possibly silk or satin. The mannequin is white and headless. The background is a plain gray color. The dress appears to be from the mid-19th century, based on its style and construction. This dress is titled "Dress" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1863
Medium
silk
Culture
French
Dimensions
506 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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