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Tea gown

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black tea gown by House of Worth. Long dress with high neck. Long sleeves ending in cuffs. The fabric appears to have a subtle grid pattern. There is lace on the bodice and sleeves. The skirt has a layer of gathered or pleated fabric under a lace overlay. The bottom of the skirt is frayed with some areas missing fabric.

Artwork details

Date:
1877
Medium:
silk, beads
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
345 × 625 px
Museum record:
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