Image: Dress, women's (AM 1995.8.14-2)
Description: Woman's classic empire line gown of fine white muslin with tambour work decoration throughout of floral sprigs. Short sleeves, wide neck and high waist. White muslim (tabby ground) embroderied on white with foliage decoration (4 bands) and between bands little details of flowers. Made with two pieces of fabric. "Fabric possibly made in India and garment made in England. Through their cut, drape and colour these dresses made deliberate reference to the costume of classical Greece and Rome" ex British Galleries pp 302
Title: Dress, women's
Credit: Object record Photo
Author: Unknown author
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