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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green dress with long sleeves and a round neckline. The dress has a fitted bodice with gathering at the top and a full skirt. The sleeves are gathered at the cap and have a ruffled trim at the wrist. There is a decorative border at the hem featuring a pattern of curved shapes. The dress is on a white mannequin with a wooden base. The background is a plain beige color. Dress by Paquin.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1820
Medium
silk
Culture
American
Dimensions
314 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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