17th century fontage
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Recueil de modes : Tome 3 : quatre-vingt-dix-huit planches : [estampes] -- 1750 -- images
The bustle silhouette, although primarily associated with the second half of the 19th century, originated in earlier fashions as a simple bump at the back of the dress, such as with late 17th-early 18th century mantuas and late 18th- early 19th century Empire dresses
The bustle silhouette, although primarily associated with the second half of the 19th century, originated in earlier fashions as a simple bump at the back of the dress, such as with late 17th-early 18th century mantuas and late 18th- early 19th century Empire dresses
The bustle silhouette, although primarily associated with the second half of the 19th century, originated in earlier fashions as a simple bump at the back of the dress, such as with late 17th-early 18th century mantuas and late 18th- early 19th century Empire dresses
The main era we started studying has always been the 1740s to 1760s. Our amble off into stays leads us in other areas of the 18th C and our study on mantuas is doing the same. But this era - I know it's 1735 ish - but this era fascinates us. This is what is termed as an 'early sack' - featuring pleats at both front and back that flow over the shoulder like a pregnancy dress. Also note the 'Wing cuffs'.
