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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Light beige, off-the-shoulder dress with short sleeves. The dress has a wide neckline and a gathered waist. There is a decorative trim around the neckline and sleeves. The dress has a floral embroidered pattern throughout. A scalloped edge is at the bottom of the dress and on the trim. The dress appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly silk or chiffon. The dress is titled "Dress" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1829–40
Medium:
cotton
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
516 × 625 px
Museum record:
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