Artwork preview

Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored dress with long sleeves, high neckline, and a peplum hem. The dress consists of a top with lace overlay and a skirt with multiple layers of ruffles. The sleeves are puffed at the shoulders and smooth below. The top is fastened down the back with scalloped edges. The skirt is full and falls to the floor. The dress is on a mannequin.

Artwork details

Date:
1885–90
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
362 × 625 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette