Ball Gown

Title: Ball Gown
Rights: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain.
Creator: House of Worth
Date: 1898 C.E.
Description: A pastel blue ball gown made of silk, rhinestones, and metal. The dress features images of butterflies flying up and around the dress. The butterflies have been woven into the dress with gold thread and rhinestones. The bodice features the butterflies, as well as elements of flowers, lace, tulle, and rhinestones. The bodice is off the shoulder with puff sleeves made of lace and tulle.
Format: Silk, rhinestones, metal.
Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Contributor: Lela Winant
Identifier: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 2009.300.1324a,b.
Subject: Fashion; haute couture; ball gown; dress; design; House of Worth; Charles Frederick Worth; Jean-Philippe Worth; french; France; silk; tulle; lace; butterfly; rhinestone; blue; flowers.
Source: Jpg file. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 11/6/21
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