Dress was created by House of Worth in 1897–1900.

When was "Dress" created?

This artwork was created 1897–1900.

What medium is "Dress"?

Dress is [no medium available].

Is "Dress" in the public domain?

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

Dress

House of Worth

1897–1900

Medium

[no medium available]

Classification

Dress

Culture

French

Department

Costume Institute

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William Glenn, 1945

Accession Number

C.I.45.95.7a, b

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of Belle Époque fashion with this *Dress* from the House of Worth, created between 1897 and1900. Founded by Charles Frederick Worth in 185, the House of Worth couture as the world's first true haute couture house, dressing European royalty, American heiresses, and tastemakers like Empress Eugénie. This gown exemplifies their signature elegance, blending luxurious fabrics and innovative tailoring that defined high society at the fin de siècle. Crafted in France during a golden age of Parisian style, the dress reflects the era's shift from the rigid corseted silhouet...

Dress

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