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Ball gown

House of Worth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cream-colored ball gown with gold floral pattern, made by House of Worth, featuring a fitted, short-sleeved bodice with buttons down center front and a flared skirt with pleats at front, a layer of gathered cream-colored fabric at bottom with ruffled lace trim, and a curved back neckline.

Artwork Details

Date
1885
Medium
silk
Culture
French
Dimensions
287 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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