Dress (garment)

Object number
42.1.35 AB
Creator
Unknown
Date
1775 – 1799
Description
Polonaise dress in white taffeta with a floral design in cherry. Brocaded stripe and rosebuds. Bodice and train sewed together but cut separately (i.e. no "Walteau" effect). Separate petticoat of same material, with plaited flounce. Sleeves are finished at elbow with two rows ruching and fly fringe. No ruffles. Train has plaited ruffle up fronts.
Materials
taffeta
Credit Line
From the estate of Lucy and Elizabeth Marvin
Object Type
dresses (garments)
Related People & Organizations
Malbone, Catherine (associated)
Marvin, Elizabeth (associated)
Marvin, Lucy (associated)