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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown dress with short sleeves and a full skirt. The dress has a fitted bodice with a square neckline and a gathered skirt. The sleeves are short and have a frayed edge. The dress appears to be made of a lightweight fabric, possibly cotton or linen. The color is a solid brown with no visible patterns or designs. The dress is displayed on a white background. The dress is by artist unknown, titled "Dress".

Artwork details

Date:
late 1840s
Medium:
silk, cotton
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
515 × 625 px
Museum record:
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