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Gown of cognac-colored moiré silk, consisting of a skirt and bodice attached to each other, decorated with narrow lace and small buttons, covered with gold-colored fabric
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Gown of cognac-colored moiré silk, consisting of a skirt and bodice attached to each other, decorated with narrow lace and small buttons, covered with gold-colored fabric

anonymous · c. 1865 - c. 1870 · moire; silk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Gown of cognac-coloured moiré silk. The bodice is attached to the skirt. The long fitted sleeves are provided with long loose decorative sleeves. The skirt gradually becomes longer towards the back; from the front it is smoothly sewn to the bodice, from the back pleated and gathered. Small buttons and narrow lace along the pattes on the skirt, the oversleeves, armholes, slits and on the band of the belt (B).

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineJapon van cognackleurige moiré-zijde, bestaande uit aan elkaar bevestigd rok en lijf, versierd met smalle kant en kleine knopen, overtrokken met goudkleurige stof. c. 1865 - c. 1870. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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