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Ball gown

House of Worth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ball gown is made by House of Worth. The dress is beige with green, pink, and yellow floral designs. It has a fitted bodice with short, puffy sleeves that are gathered at the shoulder and have green bows. The skirt is full and flared, falling to the floor. The dress has a low neckline and appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly silk or satin. The mannequin is white and headless. The background is a plain beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
1889
Medium
silk
Culture
French
Dimensions
417 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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