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House of Worth Artworks collected in Metmuseum

David V.

Oct 05, 2022•2 min read

The House of Worth was a French fashion house that specializes in haute couture, ready-to-wear clothes, and perfumes. It was founded in 1858 by English designer Charles Frederick Worth. It continued to operate under his descendants until 1952 and closed in 1956. The House of Worth fashion brand was revived in 1999. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Worth

Fancy dress costume

French, 1858–1956 / The Met

title: Fancy dress costume
department: Costume Institute
accessionYear: 1994

Wedding dress

French, 1858–1956 / The Met

title: Wedding dress
department: Costume Institute
accessionYear: 1941

Evening dress

French, 1858–1956 / The Met

title: Evening dress
department: Costume Institute
accessionYear: 1976

Ball gown

French, 1858–1956 / The Met

title: Ball gown
department: Costume Institute
accessionYear: 1952

Ball gown

French, 1858–1956 / The Met

title: Ball gown
department: Costume Institute
accessionYear: 1968

Dress

French, 1858–1956 / The Met

title: Dress
department: Costume Institute
accessionYear: 1964

Evening dress

French, 1858–1956 / The Met

title: Evening dress
department: Costume Institute
accessionYear: 1935

Opera cape

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