. "Owned and worn by Mrs. Garrick, n\u00E9e Eva Maria Veigel (born in Vienna, 1724, died in Hampton, near London, 1822), wife of the renowned actor David Garrick (born in Hereford, Hereford and Worcestershire, 1717, died in London, 1779)\n\nHistorical significance: This ensemble illustrates the prevailing English tastes of the 1760s in general and in particular of the Garricks. The V&A owns silver and a set of Indian bed-hangings once belonging to David Garrick and his wife. Her dress contributes an even more intimate perspective on their lifestyle."@en . . "Purchased with the assistance of the Elspeth Evans Bequest" . . "Owned and worn by Mrs. Garrick, n\u00E9e Eva Maria Veigel (born in Vienna, 1724, died in Hampton, near London, 1822), wife of the renowned actor David Garrick (born in Hereford, Hereford and Worcestershire, 1717, died in London, 1779)\n\nHistorical significance: This ensemble illustrates the prevailing English tastes of the 1760s in general and in particular of the Garricks. The V&A owns silver and a set of Indian bed-hangings once belonging to David Garrick and his wife. Her dress contributes an even more intimate perspective on their lifestyle."@en . .