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Dress and petticoat (robe à la polonaise)
French
About 1785, altered at a later date
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave, block-printed
Dimensions
Center back (overdress): 147 cm (57 7/8 in.)
Center back (petticoat): 89 cm (35 1/16 in.)
Center back (petticoat): 89 cm (35 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1619
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBlock 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.
Formerly thought to be a robe à l'anglaise.