Robe à la française

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Robe à la française by French weaver. The dress is a long, full skirted gown made of cream-colored fabric with a floral pattern. The bodice is fitted and features a square neckline. There is ruffling along the neckline and sleeves. A decorative panel runs down the front center of the dress. The sleeves are short with ruffles at the ends. A matching hat or headpiece with feathers sits on the mannequin's head. The mannequin has no facial features and white hands resting at its sides. The background is light grey.