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Evening dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored evening dress with short sleeves and a full, flared skirt. The dress features a bodice adorned with intricate lace and embroidery. A decorative trim with bow-like elements encircles the bottom of the skirt. The dress is displayed on a headless, armless mannequin with a white finish, with one arm attached at the side. The background is a plain gray color. Artist: Charles Frederick Worth Title: Evening dress

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1867
Medium
silk
Culture
French
Dimensions
600 × 612 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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