"A skirt of white crape over white satin, rather full, but the fullness thrown behind. The body [ie bodice], which is tight to the shape, is formed of a new material. The sleeve, short and full, is tastefully ornamented to correspond with the body ..."

Fashion Plate, 'Evening Dress' for 'The Repository of Arts', Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834), England, London, June 1, 1816, Prints, Hand-colored engraving on paper.

August, 1816 - Ackermann's Repository of Arts

Fashion Plate, 'Evening Dress' for 'The Repository of Arts', Rudolph Ackermann (England, London, 1764-1834), England, London, November 1, 1816, Prints, Hand-colored engraving on paper.

published by J. Robins & Co, published in The Ladies' Pocket Magazine hand-coloured etching published 1 March 1825 © National Portrait Gallery, London

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