Morning dress in two parts (robe à la français)
about 1740, with later alterations
Object PlaceFrance
Medium/TechniqueSilk; 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
DimensionsOverall (dress): 154 cm (60 5/8 in.)
Length (petticoat): 101 cm (39 3/4 in.)
Length (petticoat): 101 cm (39 3/4 in.)
Credit LineThe Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession number43.647a-b
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Not on viewClassificationsCostumes
Collections
1800–15
mid-18th century
about 1700
mid-18th century
About 1765–75
mid-18th century