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Afternoon dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black long-sleeved dress with high neckline and ruched bodice. The dress has a long train in the back. The skirt features multiple layers of gathered and ruffled fabric. A bow is tied around the waist. The sleeves are long with lace trim at the cuffs. The mannequin wears a low bun hairstyle. The background is a gradient from dark gray to white.

Artwork details

Date:
1876–78
Medium:
silk
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
457 × 625 px
Museum record:
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