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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a short-sleeved, knee-length dress. The dress is cream-colored and made of satin or silk. The dress has a square neckline and is trimmed with lace. The sleeves are puffy and have lace trim at the edges. There is lace trim at the waist and on the bottom of the dress. The dress has a fitted bodice and a full skirt. The dress appears to be a child's dress, likely for a young girl. The dress is titled "Dress" and the artist is unknown. The background of the image is black.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1830
Medium
cotton
Culture
American
Dimensions
522 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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