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Ball gown

House of Worth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ball gown with puffy short sleeves and a full skirt with floral pattern. A bow at the waist. A bust line that is squared across the top. A mannequin displays the dress. The dress is by House of Worth.

Artwork details

Date:
1893–94
Medium:
silk
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
374 × 625 px
Museum record:
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