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Woman's Dress (Robe à la francaise)circa 1760

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Full-length historical open robe in cream silk with coral and sage floral pattern, displayed on a slate-blue mannequin, with ruffled sleeve cuffs and pleated front trim
18th-century robe à la française displayed on a dress form, cream silk with a woven plaid pattern and small pink and green floral motifs, featuring back pleats, elbow-length sleeves with ruffled engageantes, and a full skirt with a long train.

Unknown, Woman's Dress (Robe à la francaise), circa 1760, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Woman's Dress (Robe à la francaise)
Place Made
France
Date Made
circa 1760
Medium
Silk plain weave, warp printed (chiné taffeta)
Dimensions
Length (Center back length): 59 1/2 in. (151.13 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.82.134.1
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles