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Wedding ensemble

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wedding ensemble by Schiaparelli features a mannequin wearing a full-length, ornate dress with a high neckline and long sleeves. The dress has a fitted bodice with a sweetheart neckline and a full, floor-length skirt adorned with intricate brown floral patterns. A floral crown sits atop the mannequin's head, from which a long, sheer veil with embroidered floral details flows down the back. The veil stretches out to the side and trails on the floor. The mannequin's left arm is bent at the elbow, holding a bouquet of flowers. The background is white with a subtle vignette effect.

Artwork Details

Date
1880
Medium
(a,b,c) silk (d,e) leather
Culture
American
Dimensions
489 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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