Fitted Gown (robe ajustée)

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Fitted Gown (robe ajustée)

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Date
1750
Medium
linen (material), silk
Institution
Rijksmuseum

In the 18th century gowns fitted at the back of the body were called robe ajustée. The striking pattern of the fabric – playfully arranged exotic plants and tiny buildings – was fashionable in the 1730s and 40s. The sharply pleated form of the cuffs is typical of the first half of this century.

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