Sortie shoulder cape of machine-made lace

C. Worth, c. 1890 - c. 1900

A label with the woven signature of Charles Frederick Worth is sewn into this shoulder cap. Worth was the first to attach his name to garments as a guarantee of quality: his brand. He was also the first tailor to call himself a < couturier > and to grant this name for fashion designer official status. His son continued the fashion house.