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The Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom

This ensemble demonstrates the very high-waisted styles of the period 1815-1820. Following the plain appearance of Neo-classical dress, a new decorative trend can be seen in the patterning of the gown and the embellishment of the shoulders.

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  • Title: Dress
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1810/1815
  • Location: United Kingdom
  • Physical Dimensions: Length: 129.5 cm shouilder to hem, Length: 12 cm length of bodice, centre front of neck to top of waistband, Circumference: 223.5 cm circumference at hem
  • Provenance: Given by Messrs Harrods Ltd.
  • Medium: Patterned cotton, hand-sewn
The Victoria and Albert Museum

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