Mantua, back detail.
Made between 1740-1745, altered between 1875-1900 to fit the late 19th centiry dress.
Made in England, now in storage at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Image source about the 18th century.
Formal day ensemble in Spitafields woven fabric, circa 1735-1740, made in Britain.
18th century reproduction gloves, made by costumer Augustin Tytär.
British ikat-like embroidery shoes, 1700-1720.
Coin purse, New Spain (Mexican), 1790.
Stays, late 18th century.
Stays, ca. 1780, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Portrait of Mary Amelia, first Marchioness of Salisbury, by Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1780.
“The Marquise d’Aigurandes” (detail) by F. Drouais, 1759.
Back detail of a silk and linen gown. Ca. 1795, Great Britain. Victoria & Albert Museum.
Cotton engageantes (cuff ruffles), 1750-1775. Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Petticoat from the Manchester Gallery collection from 1780-90
Camisole and skirt, circa 1785. Striped gros de Tours silk trimmed with ribbon Galliera Collections.jpg
Robe à l’Anglaise, 1785–1787 French. Met Museum Costume Institute.
