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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale yellow dress with short puffy sleeves and a full skirt. The dress has a square neckline and a fitted bodice with horizontal gathering. There are multiple layers of ruffles on the bodice, sleeves, and skirt. The dress appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly cotton or silk. The color is a pale yellow with a slightly orange undertone.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1859
Medium
cotton
Culture
probably American
Dimensions
600 × 531 px
Public Domain
Yes
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