Robe à la française

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Robe à la française by 1760s. White mannequin wearing a long, cream-colored dress with a floral pattern featuring leaves, flowers in shades of pink, blue, yellow and green. The dress has a low neckline and short, wide sleeves. A corset-style bodice is laced in front. The skirt falls to the floor with fabric draped on either side. The mannequin's head is covered with white hair styled back and adorned with gold pieces. Mannequin wears a thin bracelet on right wrist and small shoes with a heel.