/internal/media/dispatcher/961831/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailDress and petticoat (robe à la polonaise)About 1785, altered at a later dateCenter back (overdress): 147 cm (57 7/8 in.)
Center back (petticoat): 89 cm (35 1/16 in.)Cotton plain weave, block-printedThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection43.16190Block printed cotton in polychrome on white with Indian style floral motifs. Robe à la polonaise: square neckline; Watteau back; short fitted sleeves; side fullness gathered into pleats; ribbon front closure to hook-and-eye at waist; linen and cotton lining. Quilted petticoat: fullness cartridge pleated into tan linen tape waistband; linen suspender tapes; narrow horizontal quilting at base. a(robe), b(petticoat).
Formerly thought to be a robe à l'anglaise.Costumes11965801