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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long dress on a mannequin. The dress is long-sleeved and reaches the floor. The dress has a square neckline and a fitted bodice. The bodice has a front closure. The sleeves are puffy and have a gathered effect at the top. The skirt is gathered at the waist and falls in folds to the floor. The dress appears to be made of a fabric with a brown and gold floral pattern. The mannequin is white and has no head or feet. The mannequin's hands are white and positioned in front of the dress. The mannequin stands on a brown stand. The background is white with a shadow cast by the mannequin and dress. The dress is by artist Mary Phelps Jacob.

Artwork Details

Date
1835–36
Medium
cotton
Culture
European
Dimensions
328 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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