straight-bodied gown (Q30123065)
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back-fastening gown worn as court dress for the most formal occasions
- grand habit de cour
- court habit
- stiff-bodied gown
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | straight-bodied gown |
back-fastening gown worn as court dress for the most formal occasions |
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Court Dress
Joanna Marschner
22 January 2018
In about 1670, Louis XIV, perhaps with his brother, Philippe, duc d’Orleans and his wife, established the “grand habit” as a court dress for women. This dress had a stiff-boned bodice with a low, round neckline and cap sleeves trimmed with tiers of ruffles called “engageantes.” (English)
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Court Dress
Joanna Marschner
22 January 2018
In about 1670, Louis XIV, perhaps with his brother, Philippe, duc d’Orleans and his wife, established the “grand habit” as a court dress for women. This dress had a stiff-boned bodice with a low, round neckline and cap sleeves trimmed with tiers of ruffles called “engageantes.” (English)
Grand habit de cour
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- commonswiki Category:Grand habit de cour