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Court train

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Orange velvet court train dress with a long train and gold trim on the edges. The dress has a low back, white lace puffy sleeves and a bow at the back. A mannequin wears the dress, and a mirror behind it reflects another mannequin wearing the dress. The dress in the reflection is worn backwards. The background is dark red. The dress is by Court train by French couturier Paul Poiret.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1809
Medium
silk, metal thread
Culture
French
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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