Accession Number: 1995.192.2
Collection: Textiles & Decorative Arts - Costumes
Object: Dress
Gender: Female
Maker/Author: Unknown (Maker)
Date Made: 1770-1799
Description:
Dress; ivory silk brocade with polychrome floral motif, open robe a l'Anglaise, late 18th century. Spitalfields silk. Linen lining. Ivory silk brocade is embroidered with small boquets of pink and green flowers. Dress is an open robe a l'Anglaise. Bodice has a five button closure (one button is missing). Cartidge pleats at back of waist. Elbow length sleeves have cuffs trimmed with green scalloped cording. Dress shows signs of alteration.
Subject:
Clothing and dress; Costume.; Costume--Women--Main garment
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