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Statue robe (bodice)
French or Italian
18th century
Object Place: France or Italy
Medium/Technique
Brocade
Dimensions
35 cm (13 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Henry S. Hall, Jr.
Accession Number56.844a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGold ground, thickly covered with silver cartouches and leaves overlaid with red, blue and violet flowers and yellow and green foliage. All three pieces lined with scarlet plush. Sleeved bodice has wide peplum, ties in back. Skirt has curved waist and hemlines. Mantle a pointed semi-circle, with short slit down center at right angles to straight edge. Bodice and mantle trimmed with gold bobbin-type lace. Plush lace and brocade worn on all pieces. Mantle badly tarnished and soiled.