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House of Worth

Dress

Maker

House of Worth (French, 1858-1952), design house

Title

Dress

Year

ca. 1913

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

bead

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Label: Worth Paris

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin

Object Number

61.012.2

Type

Exhibition History

Luminous Lace
Jan 27, 2017 – Jul 30, 2017

Label copy

Because this dress-commissioned by Providence resident Mrs. Oliver Iselin (born Edith Hope Goddard)-was never worn, its striking orange taffeta with silver brocade is beautifully preserved. The flounces of silver lace net are further accented with silver and crystal glass bead tassels on each sleeve, and the bodice is completed with a large velvet orchid at the right front.

Many American clients traveled to Paris to purchase their wardrobes at the House of Worth, known for its innovative use of sumptuous materials. Reputedly quite fashionable, Mrs. Iselin was also an avid sportswoman, holding the honor of being the first female to sail as an America’s Cup crew member.

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Public Domain This object is in the Public Domain and available under a CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication

Tombstone

House of Worth (French, 1858-1952), design house
Dress, ca. 1913
Silk tafetta with supplementary metallic weft decoration and metallic lace trim, beads, velvet floral decoration
Gift of Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin 61.012.2

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