Tea Gown (Detail)
House of Worth
1910
This was worn by the wife of one of the great American bankers of the 19th century, J.P. Morgan, Jr. (1867-1943). It exemplifies the grandeur of Worth clothing among wealthy Americans, who aspired to be associated with European royalty.
Geometric print on cotton. Unknown manufacturer. Late 19th century.
Textilene Sunsure - Fibre Fabric. “The Fabric That Laughs at the Sun.”
E.W. Twitchell, Inc. 3rd & Somerset Sts. Philadelphia. Mid century.
