left:
Tea Gown
United States, 1890s
Wool challis, printed with naturalistic peaches and peach
blossoms on a purple ground, red/yellow iridescent silk foulard front panel
The Ohio State University Historic Costume and Textiles Collection
P-N1W-5

center:
Tea Gown
United States, 1890s
Wool challis, printed with naturalistic peaches and peach
blossoms on a purple ground, purple velveteen, cream silk
The Ohio State University Historic Costume and Textiles Collection
1987.191.1

right:
Tea Gown
Charles Frederic Worth (1825-1895)
Paris, France, 1890-95
Overdress: silk brocade of naturalistic flowers and leaves on pink ground, lined with red velvet
Dress: bodice of velvet and brocade embroidered with sequins, beads and pastes, skirt and trim of ecru machine lace over light brown silk
The Kent State University Museum
Silverman/Rodgers Collection 1983.1.179ab

 
 
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