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.
Added:
16th Mar 2008 by Diane Earl
Subjects:
Art and Design, History
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