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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dress is a long, formal gown. The dress has a brown bodice and skirt. The bodice is off-the-shoulder, with gathered fabric at the top and puffy sleeves. A wide belt with a gold buckle encircles the waist. The skirt falls to the floor in multiple layers. A black shawl or cape is draped over the dress. The shawl has a floral pattern and tassels along the edges. The dress and shawl are on a white mannequin. The background is gray. The title of the dress is "Dress" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1832–35
Medium
silk
Culture
European
Dimensions
555 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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