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Dress
House of Worth (French, 1858–1956)
French
about 1880
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk, dark red brocade dress
Dimensions
Overall (bodice): 53.5 cm (21 1/16 in.)
Length (skirt): 104 cm (40 15/16 in.)
Length (skirt): 104 cm (40 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. J. D. Cameron Bradley
Accession Number50.3402a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDress in two parts, of dark brownish-red figured satin in tulip design. fitted bodice, buttoned down center front, with square cut neckline, tab peplum in back, three-quarter length sleeves, turned back collar in front, and part of cuffs of brocade on pink ground simulating eighteenth century French waistcoat embroidery, rest of cuff, gathered, modesty and back of collar of pale pink striped sheer silk, on inner waistband woven label: Worth Paris; (b) skirt draped across front and tied at left front, large butterfly bustle in back, short train, front skirt panel of same brocade as trimming on bodice; worn by Mrs. Montgomery Sears.