Robe à l’Anglaise 1785–87. French. Silk.
In eighteenth-century dress, the torso was encased by layers of quilted linen and boning that constitute an exaggerated exoskeleton. An inevitable consequence of this redefinition of the torso is an emphasis on the hip and bustline. By mid-century, especially in France, the style was for the bust, veiled by lace or a sheer mull , to emerge above the top line of the bodice. | THE MET
Dress (robe à l’anglaise) c. 1780. England. Cream silk taffeta; two-layered “compères” front with buttons; matching trim; black lace decoration at front bodice and cuffs; wine-colored ribbon lacing at cuffs; matching petticoat; fichu at neck.
A dress of surprisingly modern taste appeared around the time of French Revolution, during the transition period from the gorgeous Rococo style silk dresses to plain cotton dresses after the Revolution. Simple dresses from that period have. This dress made of light plain silk taffeta has a “compères” style double front bodice. The sole decoration to this dress is black lace trim. When wearing this dress, a thin “fichu” was placed in the large opening at the top of the bodice. | KCI
Emperor’s Ceremonial Armour 1736-1795 (Qianlong period). Silk, bronze, gold, metal and cotton.
The Qing rulers, conquerors of all China, took pride in their military heritage. Emperor Qianlong carried out great military reviews, some in the imperial grounds south of Beijing. The emperor inspected his troops regularly. His ceremonial armour was for such events, not for battle. The jacket and apron are padded with cotton instead of protective iron strips. The sleeves are banded in closely sewn strips of gold thread to resemble shining metal. | sources: V&A and The Palace Museum, Beijing.
(top image: Painting of Emperor Qianlong wearing ceremonial armour, 1758.)
Pink silk brocade Robe a la française, 1770-1780 | Augusta Auctions
Wedding dress. Between 1779 and 1780. | Digitalt Museum
Military coat, 1775–83, American. This example of a uniform jacket worn by an officer during the American Revolution is completely hand-made. Owned by Col. William Taylor, it shows a significant amount of wear. Color, style and number of buttons are among the features used to identify one's military unit, or regiment, in this case Connecticut Regiment 1776. | THE MET
1780's Habit a la Francaise Outer Coat & Vest | ANTIQUE DRESS
Woman's overdress or robe à la française with petticoat, Brocaded silk trimmed with lace, gauze and silk flowers, circa 1780-1785 | ROM
Robe à l'Anglaise Date: 1785–95 Culture: American Medium: cotton, baleen. | THE MET
Robe à l'Anglaise 1784–87 Culture: French Medium: cotton, metal, silk ↳ THE MET
Dress (robe à l'anglaise) c. 1785-France Material: Pale blue striped silk; "compères" front; matching petticoat. ↳ KCI
"Grand habit" or court robe with train, "en fourreau", and petticoat, said to belong to Marie-Antoinette of France Attributed to the dressmaker Marie-Jean "Rose" Bertin (1747 - 1813). Silk satin, applique, embroidered with metal threads, chenille, sequins and applied glass pastes, 1780's, altered in 1870's, Bourbon; Louis XVI, Area of Origin: France. ↳ ROM
