Saturday, March 10, 2012

Jeff's Met Picks: House of Worth

Evening dress, 1898–1900
House of Worth (French, 1858–1956)
Silk


The often forgotten Costume Collection features this gown by one of the very first couturiers, Charles Fredericke Worth. It is a remarkable example of the prevailing design form of the day, the one that preceded Art Deco, called Art Nouveau.

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