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Wedding ensemble

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wedding ensemble by Charles Frederick Worth. Gold-colored, short-sleeved ballgown made of silk. The dress has a fitted, boned bodice with pleated details and a full, gathered skirt. The sleeves are short with gathered fabric at the shoulder.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1856
Medium
silk
Culture
American
Dimensions
429 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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