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House of Worth

bodice, ca.1912

Description

Maker

  • House of Worth, 1858-1952, French, designer

Title

bodice

Year

ca.1912

Medium

silk; beads; paillettes

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silk,
  • beads,
  • paillettes

Techniques

  • embroidery,
  • embroidering,
  • embroidered,
  • satin weave,
  • machine net

Dimensions

25.4 cm (10 inches) (center back length)

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume

Credit

Gift of Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin

Object Number

62.021.1A

Related

House of Worth

ball gown, ca. 1912

House of Worth

skirt, ca. 1912

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