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Chemise

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White sleeveless garment on a dress form. The garment has a square neckline with lace trim around the top and sides. There are three panels of fabric with lace trim on the chest, arranged in a V-shape. The garment has a horizontal seam across the midsection. The dress form is beige with black text on the neck and a brass knob on top. The background is plain gray. Title: Chemise. Artist: Paul Poiret.

Artwork Details

Date
1880s
Medium
linen
Culture
probably American
Dimensions
276 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

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