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The French Revolution at the end of the 18th century marked a drastic change in fashion. Gone were the heavy brocaded gowns, and in their place a new style emerged. This style took as its inspiration the classical Greek artwork discovered at the City of Pompei. The waistline rose to just under the bust, and the gowns were made from thin whispy fabrics. This is the era of Jane Austin...


1800's Cotton Print Empire Dress This dress is made from cotton voile - a thin fabric. It is a small sprigged floral print of the type popular in the first decade of the 19th century. The high empire waistline is piped with purple silk, as is the neckline, armscyes, and sleeves. Slight gathering at the center of the bodice creates the fullness of the bustline. The dress closes in the back with hooks and eys, and is lined with cotton muslin. It has a slight train.
Views of cotton empire dress - front , side, and back.
Front detail of cotton empire dress.	Back detail of cotton empire dress.

1800's Cotton Print Empire Dress

This dress is made from cotton voile - a thin fabric. It is a small sprigged floral print of the type popular in the first decade of the 19th century. The high empire waistline is piped with purple silk, as is the neckline, armscyes, and sleeves. Slight gathering at the center of the bodice creates the fullness of the bustline. The dress closes in the back with hooks and eys, and is lined with cotton muslin. It has a slight train.

Cotton Print Empire Dress - Front Cotton Print Empire Dress - Side View Cotton Print Empire Dress - Back

Views of cotton empire dress - front , side, and back.

Cotton Print Empire Dress - Bodice Detail

Front detail of cotton empire dress.

Cotton Print Empire Dress - Back Detail

Back detail of cotton empire dress.

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