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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dress "Dress" by an unknown artist is a cream-colored, off-the-shoulder garment made of gathered fabric. The dress has short sleeves that are puffy and ruffled. The top portion is fitted at the waist with a gathered design. The skirt is full and falls to the lower part of the leg, featuring two rows of ruffles at the hem. The dress is displayed on a white mannequin with a narrow neck and no head. The mannequin also has beige-colored feet with shiny, beige-colored shoes. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
1819–23
Medium
cotton
Culture
French
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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