Woman's evening dress
Charles Frederick Worth
(English (active in France), about 1825–1895)
House of Worth
(French, 1858–1956)
1880–85
Object PlaceParis, France
Medium/TechniqueSilk satin embroidered with silk and chenille threads, lace trimming
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Robert Homans
Accession number46.205a-b
On View
Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Collections
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.
About 1890
about 1770–80
about 1680–90
early 18th century
