Sortie shoulder cape of machine-made lace, C. Worth, c. 1890 - c. 1900

embroidering, h 91.0cm × w 45.0cm More details

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 and to grant this name for fashion designer official status. His son continued the fashion house.

Identification

Title(s)

Sortie shoulder cape of machine-made lace
Schoudermantel of cape van satijn met entredeux en medaillons van machinale kant

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".