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Dress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The dress by Charles Frederick Worth is a full-length, formal gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline and short sleeves. The dress has a fitted bodice with a sweetheart neckline and a blue cord with a brooch at the center front. The bodice is made of gold-colored fabric with scalloped edges. The skirt is full and flared, with a green and gold-colored trim along the hem. The trim features a wavy pattern with tassels. The dress has a green and gold-colored sash around the waist. The dress is primarily gold and green in color. The dress appears to be made of silk or satin fabric.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1865
Medium:
silk
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
600 × 620 px
Museum record:
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