Gown
1st quarter 18th century (made)
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Chintz dresses of this cut were worn in Hindeloopen in northern Holland, although they were usually made of more colourful chintz fabric. This monochrome type was probably intended as mourning wear. The design is taken from a French woven silk pattern of the early 18th century.
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Materials and techniques | Painted and dyed cotton chintz, lined with linen |
Brief description | Gown (wentke) of painted and dyed cotton chintz, North Coromandel Coast, first quarter of 18th century |
Physical description | Gown (wentke) of painted and dyed cotton chintz. With a pattern of large palmette flanked by foliate scrolls. Flowers fill the intervening spaces. Both flowers and leaves are patterned with floral meanders and zig zag motives. Hindelopen cut and the seams are accented by a line of backstitching in black floss silk. Lined with white linen. The neck, fronts and wrists are edged with black and white weft patterned tape. |
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Credit line | Given by G. P. Baker |
Object history | Made under Dutch patronage, the 'wentke' survived into the 20th century as regional dress in Friesland. The sober colouring may imply mourning wear. |
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Summary | Chintz dresses of this cut were worn in Hindeloopen in northern Holland, although they were usually made of more colourful chintz fabric. This monochrome type was probably intended as mourning wear. The design is taken from a French woven silk pattern of the early 18th century. |
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Accession number | IS.18-1950 |
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Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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