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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dress is a pale gold color with a square neckline and long sleeves that are cuffed at the ends. The dress has a fitted bodice with multiple rows of gathered fabric, creating a ruffled effect. A long, open front panel on the dress matches the gathered look of the bodice. The skirt is full and flared, falling to the floor. The dress appears to be made of a lightweight fabric, possibly silk or satin, and has a subtle sheen to it. The overall style of the dress is formal and elegant, suggesting it may have been worn for a special occasion. The dress is displayed on a white mannequin with a white hand on either side of the waist. The background is a plain off-white color.