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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown dress with long sleeves, high neckline, and full skirt. The dress has a fitted bodice with a round neckline and long, wide sleeves that are gathered at the cap and have a ruffled trim at the hem. The skirt falls in soft folds to the floor, with a wide, gathered waistline. The fabric appears to be a rich, textured brown material with a subtle pattern. The dress is displayed on a white mannequin with no head or feet. The background is a plain off-white color. The dress is by artist unknown, titled "Dress".

Artwork Details

Date
1856–58
Medium
silk
Culture
American
Dimensions
427 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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