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.

  • Artwork typewomenswear, main garment, cloak, cape
  • Object numberBK-15285
  • Dimensionsheight 91 cm, width 45 cm
  • Physical characteristicszijde, linnen, zijden fluweel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Sortie shoulder cape of machine-made lace

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-15285

  • Description

    Schoudermantel of cape van wit satijn met entredeux en meaillons van machinale kant. Op de schouders zalmroze satijn, bedekt met aangerimpeld gaze de lisse, en eindigend in twee brede slippen middenvoor met zalmroze changerende chenille franje. Adres: C Worth. Op los label: "cat.84".

Creation

  • Creation

    fashion designer: C. Worth, Paris

  • Dating

    c. 1890 - c. 1900

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    zijde, linnen, zijden fluweel

  • Dimensions

    • height 91 cm
    • width 45 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of M. Rosenfeld, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    gift 1939

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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  • Sortie shoulder cape of machine-made lace
  • Sortie shoulder cape of machine-made lace
  • Sortie shoulder cape of machine-made lace