Evening Dress and Full Dress

Evening Dress and Full Dress

Evening Dress and Full Dress. The Evening Dress is displayed from the back and demonstrates a low neckline trimmed with lace, an overlay decorated with lace and tassels, a continuing emphasis on the waist with a piped belt, and a full skirt. The coiffure is rolled and braided, and uses a hairnet and flowers for decoration with matching earrings. The Full Dress has a low neckline trimmed with lace, an apron overlay with lace sleeve overlays of puffed short sleeves, and a patterned skirt overlay of a contrasting color. The waist is emphasized with the apron meeting the skirt and tied together with long tassels. The bonnet is elaborate, frames the face, and is decorated with a feathers and ribbons. Accessories include earrings and a necklace (published for Court Magazine by Bull and Churton, 26 Holles Street, Cavendish Square, London)

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RS 21/07/009

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1834

2004-08-23

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Fashion illustration; 14.0x24.1 cm

Printed plates, with mechanized color added

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21-7-9.Barton.2-26-1

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