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Dressing gown

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, cream-colored dress on a headless mannequin. The dress has long sleeves, a high neck, puffed shoulders, and a fitted waist. It features a textured fabric with vertical ribbing, and is decorated with intricate embroidery or appliqué in a floral pattern. A decorative tie or cord runs down the front, with tassels at the ends. The dress is floor-length, with a flared skirt. The mannequin is white and has no head or arms. The background is a plain light purple color. The dress is titled "Dressing gown".

Artwork Details

Date
1896–98
Medium
silk
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
512 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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