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Walking dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The green satin jacket features a high collar and long sleeves. A row of small flat buttons runs down the right side, and a decorative black trim borders the edges. A matching trim is on the cuffs. The jacket is open at the front, revealing a black skirt underneath. The skirt has a floral pattern and a ruffled trim along the bottom edge. A gathered ruffle runs down the left side. The mannequin has no head or arms. The background is plain white. Search terms: Victorian-era green satin jacket, high collar, long sleeves, black floral skirt, ruffled trim, gathered ruffle, Walking dress by Schiaparelli.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1883
Medium:
silk
Culture:
American or European
Dimensions:
470 × 625 px
Museum record:
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