Costume and Textiles

Evening Dress: Bodice and Skirt

This complex bustle skirt of olive green silk faille draped asymmetrically over a shimmering trained underskirt of chartreuse satin also features maroon velvet supporting faille bows up one side and accents of brilliant foliage appliqué. The ensemble has two bodices: this sleeved one with a low, square neckline, suitable for afternoon or dinner wear, and a sleeveless, décolleté bodice for formal evenings.

Made in France

c. 1875

Designed by Charles Frederick Worth, English (active Paris), 1825 - 1895

Silk faille with silk satin, silk velvet, embroidered appliqué, sheer pleated silk, silk fringe, and artificial flowers

Day Bodice Center Back Length: 24 inches (61 cm) Evening Bodice Center Back Length: 15 inches (38.1 cm) Skirt Center Front Length: 50 inches (127 cm) Skirt Waist: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Currently not on view

1996-19-6a--c