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Detailed Record

Object Name: dress (chemise à la reine)

Place of Creation: Europe, United Kingdom
Date: 1783-1790

Accession Number: 1947.1714
Location on Display: Gallery of Costume - 1F - The Age of Elegance
Image Copyright: © Manchester City Galleries

Physical Description

Medium / Material

cotton
muslin
cotton

Support

Technique

embroidering

Description

"Chemise a la Reine"-style robe of white Indian cotton muslin finely embroidered all over with zig-zag lines of pulled-thread or "Chikan" work. Dress is made in 4 straight widths with centre front closure, gathered around the neckline, below the bust and around the waist with drawstrings. The loose, 3/4 length sleeves are of plain muslin.

Dimensions

Type: Whole
Height: 145 cm
Width:
Depth:

Type: Shoulder
Height:
Width: 34
Depth:

Type: Circumference (hem)
Height:
Width: 333
Depth: