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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a short-sleeved dress titled "Dress" by an unidentified artist. The dress is made of tan and brown striped fabric. It has a round neckline with a ruffled collar. The short sleeves have fringe at the edges. The bodice has a corset-style top with lace-up back and a gathered skirt. The dress has a waistline and a flared skirt. The dress appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging and deterioration. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1845
Medium:
silk, linen
Culture:
British
Dimensions:
574 × 625 px
Museum record:
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