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Jean Charles Worth
Woman's Dresscirca 1923

Not on view
Sleeveless salmon-coral dress on a hanger, densely embellished with gold and silver sequins and scrolling beadwork on the lower body, with a long bronze tassel at the deep V-neckline
Sleeveless evening dress in coral silk chiffon, displayed on a hanger, with dense gold and silver beading and sequins covering the lower half in scrolling arabesques, flame-like embroidered motifs rising toward the bodice, and a fringe hem at the lower edge.
Designer
Jean Charles Worth
France, active 1920-1936
Design House
Worth
France, Paris, founded 1858
Title
Woman's Dress
Place Made
France, Paris
Date Made
circa 1923
Medium
Dress: Silk plain weave (crepe chiffon) with silk and metallic-thread satin (lamé), metal sequins, glass beads, and metallic-thread and plastic bead tassel Slip: Silk plain weave (crepe chiffon) and silk plain weave
Dimensions
Center back length (Dress): 43 3/8 in. (110.17 cm) Center back length (Slip): 32 1/2 in. (82.55 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Roger D. Lapham
Accession Number
M.60.14.2a-b
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles