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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown dress with long sleeves and a full skirt, featuring small purple and black dots. The dress has a high neckline and appears to be made of silk or satin. Black lace-like designs adorn the upper chest and sleeves. A cream-colored lining is visible on the sleeves. The dress is displayed on a white mannequin with a white hand on its front. The background is plain white. "Dress" by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1858–60
Medium:
silk
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
437 × 625 px
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