Evening dress 1878 - 1882

This evening dress, created by the design house Wechsler & Abraham between 1878 and 1882, exemplifies the fashion of the late 19th century. The gold brocade bodice, with its tightly fitted waist and high neckline, is contrasted by the voluminous, layered pink silk skirt. The dress, now on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a prime example of the dramatic silhouette and intricate details that characterized women's fashion during this era.