Sack-Back Gown with Skirt (robe à la française)
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| Caption | In the 18th century full skirts fanned out at the sides from the waistline. This emphasized the nipped in upper body. The sack-back is created by box pleats at the back, plis Watteau, a style known as robe à la française. This gown is decorated with pouffes, little ‘cushions’ made of padded and gathered strips of the same fabric. This kind of striped fabric with floral motifs was called mexicaine. Origin: ? France. Date: c 1775 – c 1785. Object ID: BK-2011-7. |
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| Creator | unknown |
| Artwork medium | silk, silk |
| Credit | Rijksmuseum |
| Terms of use | Public Domain Dedication (CC0 1.0) |
| Search stock images by keyword | Sack-Back Gown Skirt robe française costumes and accessories |
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