Alterations: Moderate alterations and additions were made for fancy dress in the late 19th century, which have been removed or reversed.
Historical significance: The pattern of the silk is representative of a new three-dimensional approach that developed in the early 1730s. The very short sleeves of the mantua correspond to the period circa 1736-1739; similar examples appear in portraiture.
RF number is 1985/1851.
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Alterations: Moderate alterations and additions were made for fancy dress in the late 19th century, which have been removed or reversed.
Historical significance: The pattern of the silk is representative of a new three-dimensional approach that developed in the early 1730s. The very short sleeves of the mantua correspond to the period circa 1736-1739; similar examples appear in portraiture.
RF number is 1985/1851.