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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White linen empire dress on a white mannequin with no head. Short puffy gathered sleeves with square neckline and gathered bodice. Silver bracelets around wrists. The dress is wide and touches the ground, partially covering the stand. Light beige background. Dress by Alexander McQueen.

Artwork details

Date:
1798
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
333 × 625 px
Museum record:
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