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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a dress by Madeleine Vionnet. The dress is floor-length, sleeveless, light-colored, and made from a lightweight material. A thin band encircles the waist. The dress features embroidered designs throughout and along the bottom hem. A train extends from the back. The dress is displayed on a headless mannequin. The background is dark gray, with the dress casting a shadow on the floor.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1810
Medium:
cotton, silk
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
409 × 625 px
Museum record:
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