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Ball gown

House of Worth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden colored corset with embellishments. Wide V-shaped neckline. Short puffy sleeves with floral designs on light brown color. Lace trim on neckline and sleeves. A darker golden border around the neckline. Brown leaves and pink floral embroidery. A thin brown trim along bottom edge. A slight sheen to the fabric. Background is white. Title: Ball gown by House of Worth.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1898
Medium
silk
Culture
French
Dimensions
599 × 386 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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