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Woman’s evening dress
Designed by: Jean-Philippe Worth (French, 1856–1926)
Designed for: House of Worth (French, 1858–1956)
Designed for: House of Worth (French, 1858–1956)
French (Paris)
about 1895
Medium/Technique
Silk faille, satin, and chiffon; trimmed with imitation pearls
Dimensions
Center back (bodice): 33 cm (13 in.)
Length (skirt): 121.9 cm (48 in.)
Length (skirt): 121.9 cm (48 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of E. Francis and Anna H. Bowditch
Accession Number2000.959.1-2
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLight green silk faille dress in two parts. Bodice has large puffed white satin sleeves and is trimmed at center front with pearls and cream chiffon at neckline. Trained skirts has split front edged with cream satin and imitation pearls in floral pattern.