Tuesday, 9 August 2016

Robe à la Française


Beautifully preserved, this robe à la Française, is either French or British. It was created between 1760-65. The fabric is a silk plainly weaven (faille) and decorated with metallic lace trim and floral embroideries. It is currently in Los Angeles. 

Woman's Robe a la Francaise and Petticoat LACMA M.56.6a-b (1 of 5).jpg

File:Woman's Robe a la Francaise and Petticoat LACMA M.56.6a-b (5 of 5).jpg


Here are some photos of the exquisite details of this gorgeous gown:




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