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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan colored dress with long sleeves and ruffles. The dress has a square neckline and is decorated with intricate embroidery and ruffles along the front and sleeves. The sleeves are bell-shaped and have multiple layers of ruffles. The dress has a full skirt that falls just above the hem. The hem is trimmed with a thin band of satin. The dress is made of a lightweight material, possibly silk or cotton. The background of the image is a plain off-white color. The dress appears to be an antique or vintage garment, likely from the 18th or 19th century. It is attributed to the artist "Dress".

Artwork Details

Date
1750–60
Medium
silk
Culture
British
Dimensions
379 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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