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Evening japon
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The boat neck was reserved for eveningwear. Day dresses were higher-necked and usually had long sleeves. The pointed bodice of this dress is fitted with whalebones, and a medium-size crinoline (hooped petticoat) was worn under the skirt. The striped fabric, which became fashionable around 1855, is incorporated into the design both horizontally and vertically.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineAvondjapon. c. 1850 - c. 1856. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
