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Dress

House of Worth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dress by House of Worth, a fashion house. The dress has a long, dark green velvet skirt and a cream-colored, long-sleeved top. The top has a high neckline and appears to be made of a textured fabric. The top is adorned with dark green and gold embroidery around the neckline and shoulders. There are decorative tassels hanging from the front of the neckline. The sleeves are fitted and have a slight puff at the shoulder. The dress has a black sash tied around the waist. The mannequin is headless and has white hands. The mannequin stands on a wooden base. The background is a plain off-white color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1898
Medium
[no medium available]
Culture
French
Dimensions
354 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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