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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dress by Dior is a short, sleeveless garment with a square neckline and a fitted, smocked bodice. The dress has a fitted top section with gathered fabric, and a flared, pleated skirt. The dress features a repeating pattern of small, light brown circles on a dark red background. The dress appears to be made of a lightweight material and has a simple design with no visible embellishments or fastenings. The dress is displayed on a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1840s
Medium
cotton
Culture
probably American
Dimensions
526 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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