Dress

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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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Details

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

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