This British court dress exemplifies the decorative function of dress. The silhouette of this dress serves to exaggerate the silhouette of the body. One can also tell the status of the person by examining the details of this dress. The expensive fabric, exaggerated silhouette and metallic thread all show that this is a piece worn by a very wealthy member of the court.
Date: 1750
Fabric: Silk and metallic thread
Manufacturer: Unknown
Purchased by the Metropolitan from Irene Lewisohn Bequest, 1965
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