/internal/media/dispatcher/961834/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailWoman's formal dressAbout 1735; dress restyled about 1770Center back: 156.8 cm (61 3/4 in.)
Center front: 119.7 cm (47 1/8 in.)
Costume (Bust X Waist): 30 x 32 in. (76.2 x 81.3 cm)Silk satin with supplementary discontinuous silk and metal-wrapped patterning weftsThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection43.1871a-c0Formal dress. White silk satin brocaded with polychrome silks and gilt yarns in chinoiserie motifs. Robe: square neckline, white net panels at front line interlaced with white plush cording and polychrome silks and gilt flowers and tassels, sack (Watteau) back; short fitted sleeves with fullness gathered at back of shoulder seam, double asymmetrical trimmed ruffles; V-front waistline; skirt with panier-accomodating fullness. Tie-on apron skirt and stomacher trimmed as robe front line with scalloped ruffle.Costumes62411201