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Woman's dress
House of Worth (French, 1858–1956)
French
about 1891
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Silk satin and taffeta
Dimensions
Overall (bodice): 29 cm (11 7/16 in.)
Length (skirt): 103.5 cm (40 3/4 in.)
Length (skirt): 103.5 cm (40 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Norman E. Ditman
Accession Number50.3997a-d
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLight purple figured satin in scrolling leaf design; elbow length sleeves; center front of bodice (a) and of skirt (b) of white figured satin in geometric design embroidered with pearls, silver pailettes, sequins, silver bullion thread and clear glass beads, and trimmed with bead fringe; fitted bodice with square neck; skirt with train; buckram panel under train, white taffeta machine-lace trimmed underskirt; two large brown stains on skirt; made by Worth for Mrs. Alexander G. Cumnoch of Lowell, Mass.; M. A. Driscoll, Boston, woven in bodice belt.