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Ball dress

c. 1830

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

From the collection of

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

The large, puffed sleeves and full skirt of this dress illustrate the Greek Revival style.

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Details

Title: Ball dress
Date Created: c. 1830
Location Created: France
Provenance: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, 43.1650
Type: Costume
Original Source: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection, 43.1650
Rights: © 2016 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Medium: Silk satin, metallic threads

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