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Christening dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White Christening dress by unknown artist, long-sleeved, hooded garment made of semi-transparent fabric with intricate white lace details along hem, cuffs, and down center, buttoned front closure with a small white patch on left side of chest.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
548 × 625 px
Museum record:
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