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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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