Opera Cloak
1897-1900 (made)
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A froth of lace and fine silk frames the neck and shoulders of this elegant opera cloak by the French couturier Worth. Layers of diaphanous fabrics are gathered onto a pink satin foundation to create the ruff-like effect. Curved steel supports attached to the lining at the shoulders emphasise the fashionable sweeping silhouette as it falls away into the main body of the gown.
The couturier has left the folds of damask comparatively unadorned as he wished to focus attention on the face of the wearer. He also intended to highlight the richness of the woven silk satin where feather-like leaves and trailing flowers cascade down the latticework trellis, partly softened by festoons of lace.
The couturier has left the folds of damask comparatively unadorned as he wished to focus attention on the face of the wearer. He also intended to highlight the richness of the woven silk satin where feather-like leaves and trailing flowers cascade down the latticework trellis, partly softened by festoons of lace.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk satin trimmed with chiffon, tulle and machine lace, and metal sleeve supports |
| Brief description | Women's Opera evening cloak of silk satin trimmed with chiffon, tulle and machine lace, designed and made by Jean-Philippe Worth, Paris, 1897-1900 |
| Physical description | Floor-length women's Opera evening cloak of silk satin woven with a self-coloured pattern, opened down the front and trimmed with chiffon and machine lace. The back is pleated and the neck is adorned with layers of lace and tulle. Metal sleeve supports are attached to the lining at the shoulders. |
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| Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 1990/1965. |
| Summary | A froth of lace and fine silk frames the neck and shoulders of this elegant opera cloak by the French couturier Worth. Layers of diaphanous fabrics are gathered onto a pink satin foundation to create the ruff-like effect. Curved steel supports attached to the lining at the shoulders emphasise the fashionable sweeping silhouette as it falls away into the main body of the gown. The couturier has left the folds of damask comparatively unadorned as he wished to focus attention on the face of the wearer. He also intended to highlight the richness of the woven silk satin where feather-like leaves and trailing flowers cascade down the latticework trellis, partly softened by festoons of lace. |
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| Accession number | T.86-1991 |
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| Record created | October 18, 2005 |
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