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Morning dress in two parts (robe à la français)
French
about 1740, with later alterations
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk; Naturalistic style; floral and fruit designs brocaded with polychrome silk threads on brown silk satin and lisere ground; trimmed with ruching; non-period accessories: fichu (neckerchief), engageantes
Dimensions
Overall (dress): 154 cm (60 5/8 in.)
Length (petticoat): 101 cm (39 3/4 in.)
Length (petticoat): 101 cm (39 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.647a-b
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CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBrown silk satin brocaded with polychrome silks in large-scale fruit and flower motifs. Robe à la Turque: square neckline drops to attached stomacher with covered button closure between scrolling bands of trimmed ruching; fullness pleated from back of neck to hem at front line; sack (Watteay) back, polychrome fringe at back of neck; short fitted sleeves with double asymmetrical trimmed ruffles.
Underskirt: fullness pleated into purple linen waistband; plush finished cording on ruffle at front hemline; brown linen upper back and sides.
Underskirt: fullness pleated into purple linen waistband; plush finished cording on ruffle at front hemline; brown linen upper back and sides.