http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/847862/resize%3Aformat%3DfullDress and petticoat (robe a la francaise)about 1770Silk cannelle patterned with weft floats and brocaded with silk threadWhite silk rep brocaded with polychrome silk in scrolling floral sprays and baskets; trim of silk thread tied in rosette bows. Overdress: trimmed, pleated panels along front line; short, fitted sleeves with trimmed, double asymmetrical dagged ruffles; sack (Watteau) back; wide flat panier accomodating skirt with slits off hip line; linen liner gathered with tapes at back. Underskirt (matching except white brocaded floral silk at upper rear): fullness controlled by draw tapes at far sides, two small pleats at front; two horizontal bands of trimmed box pleats at front base; cotton or linen and silk linings at base. Stomacher with horizontal bands of trim, cotton lining.Costumeshttp://collections.mfa.org/objects/465686/rdf