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Dressing jacket

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale yellow dress with long sleeves and a V-shaped neckline. The dress has a drawstring at the neckline and another at the waist. The sleeves are wide and slightly puffed at the top. The fabric appears lightweight and possibly made of linen or cotton, with a subtle sheen. The dress falls just above the knee. The background is plain white. Dressing jacket by Paul Poiret.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
cotton
Culture
French
Dimensions
600 × 611 px
Public Domain
Yes
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