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Christening dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White christening dress with hood, long sleeves, and intricate lace details along the edges and down the center. The dress has a V-shaped neckline and appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly cotton or silk. There are floral patterns and other decorative elements embroidered on the fabric. The dress is open in the front with no visible fastenings. Christening dress by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1825
Medium:
linen
Culture:
Austrian
Dimensions:
448 × 625 px
Museum record:
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