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Dress
English
about 1745, dress restyled about 1760
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave, brocaded
Dimensions
Overall (robe): 130 cm (51 3/16 in.)
Length (petticoat): 87.9 cm (34 5/8 in.)
Length (petticoat): 87.9 cm (34 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.1639a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionYellow silk brocaded with polychrome silks in floral motifs. Robe: neck and front lines with matching bands of ruching; sack (Watteau) back with stitched-down pleats; short fitted sleeves with double asymmetrical ruffles; panier accomodating skirt with slits at hipline, fullness knife-pleated into waistline; linen bodice lining. Underskirt: fullness pleated into tie-tape waistband; scallped ruffle and ruching in ribbon motif applied to front.
ProvenanceWorn by Lydia Catharine, Duchess of Chandos (m. 1736).