English: Woman's classic empire line gown of fine white muslin with tambour work decoration throughout of floral sprigs. Short sleeves, wide neck and high waist. White muslim (tabby ground) embroderied on white with foliage decoration (4 bands) and between bands little details of flowers. Made with two pieces of fabric. "Fabric possibly made in India and garment made in England. Through their cut, drape and colour these dresses made deliberate reference to the costume of classical Greece and Rome" ex British Galleries pp 302
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28 Sep 1994; Circa 1805; George III (1760 - 1820)-House of Brunswick, Hanover Line-English reign
purchased, 1994, collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1995.8.14, T1696
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woman's classic empire line gown of fine white muslin with tambour work decoration throughout of floral sprigs Dress worn to a ball in celebration of the battle "Fabric possibly made in India and garment made in England. Through their cut, drape and colour these dresses made deliberate reference to the costume of classical Greece and Rome" ex British Galleries pp 302
This classic empire line gown is made with two pieces of fine white muslin with tambour work and decorated all over with floral sprigs. The fabric was possibly made in India, and the garment made in England. Through their cut, drape and colour these dresses made deliberate reference to the costume of classical Greece and Rome.
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