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Woman's formal dress
French
about 1770
Object Place: France
Medium/Technique
Silk and metallic thread, trimmed with metallic lace and silk flowers
Dimensions
Overdress CF: 147.3 cm (58 in.); petticoat: 102.0 cm (40.16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.643a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionPink silk brocaded with reds, browns, greens, and white in floral sprays and multi-width silver stripes. Overdress: open coat-style front bodice; square back neckline; front panels trimmed with silver galloon and silk flowers; sack (Watteau) back; elbow length fitted sleeves with double asymmetrical ruffles trimmed same as front; wide panier accomodating skirt with slits at hipline. Petticoat: U-shape waistline; trimmed with deep swags of silver net with silk flowers and gilt details; drawstrings at waist. White silk partial linings.
Provenance1930, purchased in Marseille by Elizabeth Day McCormick (b. 1873 - d. 1957), Chicago; 1943, gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 14, 1943)