Skirt from a Court Gown

Art Institute of Chicago

Skirt from a Court Gown

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Date
1805-15
Medium
Silk, satin weave; embroidered with gold metal-wrapped over a silk fibre core, gold frisé, silk, gold metal formed ornaments, "purl," spangles, gold metal strips; couching over paper core and silk padding, in pattern and backstitch; trimmed with bobbin lace made of gold metal strip wound around a silk fibre core
Culture
France
Department
Textiles
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Object ID
93311

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While early 19th century fashion tended to lighter fabrics and less decoration than that of the previous century, dress for formal occasions such as appearances at court continued to be subject to strict rules, as exemplified by this garment. The trio of lilies at the center of the skirt are a symbol of French royalty. The textures of the different metal threads applied to the shining satin fabric each reflect light slightly differently.

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Credit line
Gift of Constance Rothschild Morris

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Object type
AAT300209261

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  • Representative object from the topic Embroidered Textiles
    Embroidered Textiles

    These objects are all skirts or skirt panels featuring elaborate embroidery work, primarily silk textiles from France and Europe dating to the 18th-19th centuries.

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