Evening dress House of Worth (French, 1858–1956), Charles Frederick Worth (French (born England), Bourne 1825–1895 Paris), 1888, French. Silk, metal. The love knot motif is elegant and lyrical representing the quintessential daintily fluttering bow which was an iconic motif of the 18th century. The treatment of the bust drapery by exposing the selvedge under the bust is a classic Worth design characteristic which was usually done on the skirt edges, but here is very prominently done on the bodice. | THE MET