Ephemeral Elegance

Embroidered Muslin Evening Gown and Shawl, ca. 1805-10

via V&A

Embroidered Cotton Court Dress, ca. 1800

via Philadelphia Art Museum

Beaded and Embroidered Evening Gown, ca. 1800

via Museu Nacional do Traje e da Moda

Ribbon Trimmed Evening Dress, ca. 1800-05

via unknown

Spring-Stiffened Corset, ca. 1805-10

via The Met

Embroidered Dress, ca. 1800

via The Met

Linen Mull Overdress or Tunic, ca. 1801

via MFA

Embroidered Overlay Dress, ca. 1805-10

via The Met

Remade Dress, Fabric ca. late 18th Cent, Construction ca. 1800

via Litchfield Historical Society

Embroidered Cotton Muslin Gown, ca. 1799-1810

via Whitaker Auctions

Waved Striped Cotton Dress, ca. 1804-14

via The Met

Visiting Ensemble, ca. 1818

via The Met

Fringed Parasol, ca. 1805

via LACMA

Dress and Spencer Jacket, 1807-10

via V&A

Empire Dress, ca. 1805

via Napoleon Fashion

Court Dress, 1800-10

via Museum of Costume and Lace

Dress and Shawl, ca. 1805

via Napoleon Fashion