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Evening dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of an evening dress by an unknown artist. The dress is on a headless mannequin. The dress has a wide neckline and short sleeves. The bodice is dark-colored with a lighter-colored trim. The skirt is full and falls in multiple layers. The layers have horizontal stripes and some appear to have ruffles. The mannequin is holding a small clutch purse. The mannequin is wearing a head covering. The background is a plain wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1856–58
Medium
silk, cotton, wool
Culture
British
Dimensions
424 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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