This exhibit showcases a collection of a century of fine womenswear, 1850s to 1950s ... See an extensive range of fashion, from evening gowns to sportswear, hats to shoes and more.

An evening gown of large white lilies against black velvet ... rhinestones and silver thread. In the 1850s, Worth began to sew tags into his designs, bearing his name. This made him, essentially ...

rather than the late 1850s, when the much heavier broderie anglais was fashionable. The bodice has very puffed sleeves. Christening gowns in the 19th century tended to follow the prevailing adult ...