Monday, February 16, 2009

6 Functions of Dress


Ceremonial

This 17th century wedding dress represents the ceremonial function of dress. It is typical of the time period, with the designer's use of feminine elements such as ruffling and the decorative brooch on the front. 

Date: 1864
Fabric: Cotton
Manufacturer: Unknown
Gift of Mrs. James Sullivan to the Metropolitan Museum of Art 


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