Artist: Émile Pingat
Date: 1883
Museum: The Kyoto Costume Institute (Kyoto, Japan)
Technique: Metal
The beauty of the textile is displayed in this impressive bustle style dress. The floral motifs woven into the cloth look like small chrysanthemums, flowers that had become popular thanks to the influence of Japonism. Delicate and complex decorations can be seen: fringe was generously applied to the bodice and bustle, and narrow pleats were used for decoration on the skirt.Wealthy American women were common patrons of Paris
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