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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a white mannequin wearing a long, cream-colored dress titled "Dress" by artist unknown. The dress is made of lightweight fabric, possibly silk or cotton, and features a square neckline and short sleeves. The sleeves are puffy at the top and have a decorative element on the upper arm. The dress has a fitted bodice and a flared skirt that falls to the ankles. There is a seam down the front center of the skirt. The mannequin is white and has no head or feet. It stands on a brown base. The background is a plain off-white color.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1810
Medium
cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
345 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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