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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, gold-colored dress with a full skirt and fitted bodice. The dress has a square neckline and three-quarter length sleeves. The fabric features a textured, woven pattern with vertical stripes and a subtle sheen. The dress is gathered at the waist and has a low, rounded back. It is displayed on a white mannequin with a wooden stand. The dress appears to be from the 18th or 19th century. The image by artist is titled "Dress".

Artwork details

Date:
1775–80
Medium:
silk
Culture:
probably British
Dimensions:
398 × 625 px
Museum record:
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