Charles Worth, 1912 Donated by the estate of Minnie Cassatt Ecru silk is the fabric for this two piece wedding dress with appliquéd silk tulle overskirt, silk tulle petticoat, lace sleeves and black, silk velvet straps with diamentè trim. The disintegration of the silk tulle is a common problem in historic costume collections worldwide. The Drexel collection features eight gowns by Charles Worth, considered the father of couture. Minnie Cassatt, a member of the Drexel family, was married to the nephew of painter Mary Casatt and active in the social worlds of Europe and the United States in the 1900's.
Number 6049 a, b