Who created "Dinner dress"?

Dinner dress was created by Mme. Grapanche in 1884–86.

When was "Dinner dress" created?

This artwork was created 1884–86.

Is "Dinner dress" in the public domain?

Yes, Dinner dress is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Dinner dress

Mme. Grapanche

1884–86

Medium

silk

Classification

Dinner dress

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. J. Randall Creel, 1963

Accession Number

C.I.63.23.3a, b

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of 1880s American high society with this exquisite *Dinner Dress* crafted by Mme. Grapanche between 1884 and 1886. Made of luxurious silk, the gown hails from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, a gift from Mrs. J. Randall Cre in 1963. As an American piece from this era, it reflects the Gilded Age's fascination with European-inspired elegance, where silk—a prized, imported fabric symbolizing wealth and refinement—was a staple for formal evening attire. Mme. Grapanche, likely a skilled dressmaker catering to elite clientele, exemplifies the transatla...

Dinner dress

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