Woman's Dress (Robe à la française)

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Woman's Dress (Robe à la française)

England, 1770-1775
Costumes; principal attire (entire body)
Silk plain weave (faille), moiré finish, with silk passementerie
Length (Center back length): 65 in. (165.1 cm)
Mrs. Alice F. Schott Bequest (M.67.8.71)
Costume and Textiles
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Blum, Dilys. Illusion and Reality: Fashion in France, 1700-1900. Houston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1987.
  • Maeder, Edward et al.. An Elegant Art: Fashion & Fantasy in the Eighteenth Century. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art; New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1983.