Gown
Date1780-1790; Textile: 1760s
OriginEurope, France
MediumBrocaded silk; silk fringe; linen bodice and sleeve linings.
DimensionsTextile width: 19 1/4"; repeat 17 1/2"; waist approx.: 25"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1985-144
DescriptionGown of mauve silk taffeta, brocaded in multicolor silks in a pattern of vetically undulating lace and fur bands, with floral bouquets springing from them. Bodice has elbow length sleeves without trim or ruffles, low scoop neckline and front edge to edge closure. Bodice back has graduated curve panels ending in deep peak at lower waist. Full skirt, slightly trained and open at front, pleated to bodice. Gown neck and front skirt trimmed with cream silk looped fringe.Ca. 1780
1780-1790
1785-1795
ca. 1780
Textile ca. 1740; gown 1770-1776
1770s, remade from earlier style.
November 18, 1778
1740-1760; remade ca. 1780
ca. 1750, altered ca. 1775
ca. 1750 (textile); ca. 1770 (gown remodeled)
ca. 1780
1785-1795