Dress

Unknown

1775–85 · silk · Costume Institute

It is rare to have a young girl's dress from the eighteenth century in good condition which makes this piece very valuable. The textile is of interest for it is elegant, rich color and texture. Additionally, it is quite eye-catching, changing in the light as the wearer moves.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1775–85

Medium

silk

Culture

British

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; H. Randolph Lever Fund, 1967