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Afternoon dress

probably French

1908–10

Not on view

Irish crochet lace was very popular in the Belle Époque not only for trim but also for full garments such as this one. Its three-dimensionality gives a particularly interesting textural effect. This example employs not only three-dimensional floral motifs but actual pendant flowers that move with the wearer.

Afternoon dress, cotton, silk, probably French — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Afternoon dress, cotton, silk, probably French

Afternoon dress, cotton, silk, probably French

Afternoon dress, cotton, silk, probably French

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Title: Afternoon dress

Date: 1908–10

Culture: probably French

Medium: cotton, silk

Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wolff, 1976

Accession Number: 2009.300.3362

Chronology

France, 1900 A.D.-present

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