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Wedding dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a woman wearing a wedding dress, viewed from behind. The woman has light hair styled in braids. The dress has short puffy sleeves and a long skirt with a train. The woman's right arm is down by her side and her left arm is bent at the elbow with her hand hanging loose. The background is plain white. The dress is by an artist known for fashion photography.

Artwork details

Date:
1805–8
Medium:
a,b) mull
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
480 × 625 px
Museum record:
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