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Court ensemble

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a dress on mannequin. Long dress with train, made of shiny fabric with floral pattern. The dress has long sleeves ending in thick rolls of fabric. Lace panels on front. Wide V neckline. Large train. Displayed on a headless mannequin. Court ensemble by Paul Poiret.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
silk, metal thread
Culture:
Russian
Dimensions:
600 × 563 px
Museum record:
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