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Description: | Open gown and petticoat of cream silk, painted with sprays of leaves, flowers and fruit, mainly in red, blue and green. The bodice is lined with white linen, is boned and comes to a sharp point at the back and features long, fitted sleeves. Gown skirt is cut with a wide circular train. Silk painted in China, exported to Britain, and made up by a mantua-maker. Dress shows various signs of contemporary alteration and is reputed to have been worn as late as 1806.
Technique: Painted
Material: silk
Material: linen
dress, 1785-1795, (1952.365/2). | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.12394 | Go to resource |
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