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Costume and Textiles Gown (Robe à la française) with Matching Stomacher and Petticoat This gown, made of delicate floral silk, epitomizes Rococo taste. The serpentine trim and silk floss fringe emphasize the front edges of the open robe, which displays a matching triangular stomacher and petticoat. The shape of the gown-with its conical torso and wide skirt-reiterates the ideal feminine form of the time. This seemingly fragile gown would have been worn over rigid, boned stays and a hoop-petticoat. Made in France c. 1755-60 Artist/maker unknown, French Chinese export silk-brocaded satin, silk and silk chenille looped fringe Center Back Length: 63 inches (160 cm) Waist: 23 1/2 inches (59.7 cm) Currently not on view 1988-83-1a--c |
Purchased with the John D. McIlhenny Fund, the John T. Morris Fund, the Elizabeth Wandell Smith Fund, and with funds contributed by Mrs. Howard H. Lewis and Marion Boulton Stroud, 1988Gallery LabelThis gown, made of delicate floral silk, epitomizes Rococo taste. The serpentine trim and silk floss fringe emphasize the front edges of the open robe, which displays a matching triangular stomacher and petticoat. The shape of the gown-with its conical torso and wide skirt-reiterates the ideal feminine form of the time. This seemingly fragile gown would have been worn over rigid, boned stays and a hoop-petticoat.Social Tags [?]18th century [x] 18th century gowns [x] 18th century women's clothing [x] fashion [x] [Add Your Own Tags] |
