Evening Dress

Item

Title
Evening Dress
Rights
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public Domain.
Creator
House of Worth
Date
1898-1900
Description
A silvery blue evening dress that features images of clouds and stars. The lower part of the skirt is decorated with clouds, leading to the bottom of lace with sparkles. The upper part of the bodice features lace, while the lower part of the bodice features a silk corset style top. The sleeves are lace with sparkles, accessorized with a pair of white gloves.
Format
Silk, cotton, metal, lace
Publisher
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Contributor
Lela Winant
Identifier
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 1976.258.6a,b
Subject
Fashion; haute couture; France; French; House of Worth; Charles Frederick Worth; dress; evening gown; evening dress; cloud; star; lace; silk.
Source
Jpg file. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 11/6/21
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/107006?searchField=All&sortBy=DateDesc&showOnly=openAccess&ft=fashion&offset=40&rpp=20&pos=50
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