The House of Worth, Gold Beaded Gown

Title

The House of Worth, Gold Beaded Gown

Description

Gold beaded gown with tasseled belt and lace attached to under-slip.

Creator

Charles Frederick Worth, 1825-1895, Founder and Designer

Date

1930-1939

Contributor

Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown

Identifier

HCC_FA_2018-1800

Coverage

Unknown

Curator Notes

Fair condition. Beaded overdress torn with beads missing. Evidence of belt having been taken in to reduce the waist size. Evidence of conservation attempt at some point in garment's history.

Textile

Tulle, Seed Beads, Rhinestones, and Silk Charmeuse Lace

Photographer

Shane Patrick Qureshi

Curator

Laura Winslow

Accession Number

2012.45.466A
2012.45.466B

Citation

Charles Frederick Worth, 1825-1895, Founder and Designer, “The House of Worth, Gold Beaded Gown,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed June 25, 2022, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/178.

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