The Ornamented Being

Ornamented: -verb: Adorn; beautify. Be·ing: -noun: Fulfillment of possibilities; essential completeness.

Posted 1 year ago
Court Dress or Mantua 1770, French, Made of silk and lace

MFA

“Pink silk brocaded with reds, browns, greens, and white in floral sprays and multi-width silver stripes. Overdress: open coat-style front bodice; square back neckline; front panels trimmed with silver galloon and silk flowers; sack (Watteau) back; elbow length fitted sleeves with double asymmetrical ruffles trimmed same as front; wide panier accomodating skirt with slits at hipline. Petticoat: U-shape waistline; trimmed with deep swags of silver net with silk flowers and gilt details; drawstrings at waist. White silk partial linings.”
- court dress
- mantua
- costume
- 18th century
- rococo
- costume
- fashion
- 70
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