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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and gold dress on a mannequin. The dress has a square neckline. The sleeves are short and have ruffles at the top. The dress is floor-length and full, with a fitted bodice and a flared skirt. The dress has a pattern of wavy lines and small flowers. The dress is made of a shiny fabric, possibly silk or satin. The mannequin is white and has no head or feet. The mannequin's hands are positioned at its waist. The background is plain white. The dress title is "Dress".

Artwork details

Date:
1750–75
Medium:
silk
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
448 × 625 px
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