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Evening dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Evening dress by designer unknown. The dress is a light brown color. The dress has a full, flared skirt that falls to the floor. The bodice has short, off-the-shoulder sleeves and a low neckline. There is decorative trim along the edge of the sleeves and neckline. The bodice is fitted and has a gathered waist. The mannequin is white and has no head or legs. The background is a plain light grey color.

Artwork details

Date:
1858–59
Medium:
silk
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 625 px
Museum record:
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