Monday, February 23, 2009

19th Century English Draped Gown


This muslin gown is from approximately 1800. This type of gown became popular in the 1800s based on theatre costumes referencing  Ancient Greek and Roman dress and the paintings of  Jacques Louis David. 

Material: Muslin, embroidered in cotton thread
Place: India (textile)
England (gown)

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