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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
Public Domain
Yes
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