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Fitted Gown (robe ajustée)
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
In the 18th century gowns fitted at the back of the body were called robe ajustée. The striking pattern of the fabric – playfully arranged exotic plants and tiny buildings – was fashionable in the 1730s and 40s. The sharply pleated form of the cuffs is typical of the first half of this century.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineFitted Gown (robe ajustée). 1750. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.