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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long-sleeved, cream-colored dress with a smocked bodice. The dress is made of a lightweight fabric, possibly cotton or linen, and has a gathered skirt. The sleeves are long and puffy, with ruffles at the cuffs. The bodice features a smocked section at the top, with a grid-like pattern created by gathering the fabric into small pleats. Above the smocking, there is a ruffled section that forms a square neckline. The dress has a gathered waistline with a horizontal ruffle and a wide hem. The background of the image is solid black. The dress appears to be an antique or vintage garment, possibly from the late 19th or early 20th century. It is likely the dress titled "Dress" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1890s
Medium
cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
561 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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