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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of mannequin wearing "Dress" by artist. The mannequin has light skin and a slender build. The mannequin's hair is styled with a headpiece that features long tassels. The mannequin wears a long-sleeved dress. The dress has a black bodice with puffy sleeves. The sleeves are gathered at the shoulder and have a soft, rounded shape. The skirt of the dress is multi-colored and features a floral pattern on the bottom half. The skirt is gathered at the waist and falls in folds to the floor. The mannequin's right hand rests on its hip, and its left arm hangs at its side. The mannequin wears a pair of shoes. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1832–33
Medium
silk, cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
371 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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