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Woman's evening dress
Charles Frederick Worth (English (active in France), about 1825–1895)
For: House of Worth (French, 1858–1956)
For: House of Worth (French, 1858–1956)
French (Paris)
1880–85
Object Place: Paris, France
Medium/Technique
Silk satin embroidered with silk and chenille threads, lace trimming
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Robert Homans
Accession Number46.205a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite satin; bodice pointed sharply at the lower edge center front and back, sleeveless, fold of embroidered satin at top front of bodice, neck edged with black lace; skirt open at left side of front showing plain satin underskirt with tabs at hem, edges of opening embroidered (like bodice trimming) with polychrome silks and chenille in moss rose design, most of fullness of skirt in back, two looped puffs either side of center top back.
ProvenancePurchased in Paris between 1858 - 1861 by the parents of Fanny Crowninshield, (Mrs. John Quincy Adams II), (1839 - 1911), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, by descent to her daughter, Mrs. Robert Homans, Boston; 1946, gift of Mrs. Homans to MFA [see note 2]. (Accession date: February 14, 1946)
NOTES:
[1] See "Fashion Show: Paris Style," Boston: MFA, 2006, pg. 59-60.
[2] In 1943, the MFA received eleven dresses from Mrs. Homans which were originally worn by her mother. Two were designed by Mme. Roger, Paris, the other nine, (including this example), by the House of Worth, Paris.
NOTES:
[1] See "Fashion Show: Paris Style," Boston: MFA, 2006, pg. 59-60.
[2] In 1943, the MFA received eleven dresses from Mrs. Homans which were originally worn by her mother. Two were designed by Mme. Roger, Paris, the other nine, (including this example), by the House of Worth, Paris.