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Ball gown

House of Worth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ball gown is pale yellow with gold embroidery. The dress has short, ruffled sleeves and a low V-shaped neckline. A fan shape design on the skirt is formed by gold stripes radiating from the center. The dress appears to be made of silk or satin and features intricate gold embroidery throughout. The skirt is full and flared, with a ruffled underskirt visible at the hem. The dress is by House of Worth.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1887
Medium:
silk, glass, metallic thread
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
468 × 625 px
Museum record:
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