Cobalt blue silk velvet and gold lace evening gown
Maison Worth, French, founded 1858 (Design House)
c. 1910
gown
silk, velvet and lace
Museum purchase with funds provided by Claire B. Shaeffer
2013.599
Brandon Sullivan
Fashion Design
No
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