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Emile Pingat
Woman's Dress (Bodice and Skirt)1897

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Late 19th-century women's dress on a white mannequin, with crimson red velvet bodice with puffed sleeves, cream lace trim, gold embroidery, and a full silver-gray brocade skirt with red velvet triangular insets at the hem
Close-up of a deep red velvet garment shoulder, featuring a puffed sleeve and standing collar with sheer inset panel trimmed in red and gold passementerie, and a fleur-de-lis motif in raised gold embroidery at lower left.
Close-up of a beaded or woven textile purse in deep red, black, and gold, featuring a marbled flame pattern; bordered with red and gold metallic embroidered foliage and small faceted jewel embellishments, resting on crimson velvet.
Detail photograph of a textile featuring a dark navy and amber patterned ground with fine dotted weave, overlaid by a diagonal deep crimson velvet ribbon or trim.
Designer
Emile Pingat
France, Paris, circa 1820 - 1901
Design House
Pingat
France, Paris, 1860-early 20th century
Title
Woman's Dress (Bodice and Skirt)
Place Made
France, Paris
Date Made
1897
Medium
Bodice: silk velvet and silk compound weave with supplementary warp floats, linen lace, cotton, silk, and metallic-thread applique and glass beads; Skirt: silk velvet and silk compound weave with supplementary warp floats
Dimensions
Center back length (a) Bodice): 20 in. (50.8 cm) Center back length (b) Skirt): 46 in. (116.84 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Ellen A. Michelson
Accession Number
M.2012.95.123a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles

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