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Sack-back Gown 1774-5

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This type of gown or dress was characteristic of the period from 1740s-1770's. Wide pleats flow from the shoulders into a train at the back, allowing maximum display of the expensive fabric. The gown is open at the from to show off a petticoat of the same material. The material is Silk chine velvet from France and the gown British made. The dress can be seen in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

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16th Mar 2008 by Diane Earl

Subjects:
Art and Design, History

Key Stages:
Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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