Costume and Textiles Evening Dress: Two Bodices and Skirt Worth utilized only one fabric, a shimmering satin beautifully suited to the full, back-gathered skirt that characterized fashion's transition from hoop to bustle. The train is edged with rows of self ruffles which are also applied up each side to give the appearance of an overskirt, open to show off three tiers of fabric swags. This skirt can also be worn with an accompanying day bodice. Made in Francec. 1867-70 Designed by Charles Frederick Worth, English (active Paris), 1825 - 1895. Made by Worth & Bobergh, Paris, France, 1857 - 1870. Silk satin with lace and silk tulle Currently not on view 1996-19-5a--c Gift of the heirs of Charlotte Hope Binney Tyler Montgomery, 1996 |
