Afternoon ensemble 1898 - 1900

"Afternoon Ensemble" is a black velvet dress created between 1898 and 1900 by the Parisian fashion houses Raudnitz and Co., Huet, and Chéruit, and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The dress is a fine example of turn-of-the-century fashion, featuring intricate detailing such as a fur trim, floral applique, and a large bow on the hat. The dress's silhouette, with a fitted bodice and a full skirt, is characteristic of the era and reflects the changing fashion trends of the time.