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Jacket
- Place of origin:
France (possibly, made)
- Date:
1785-1790 (made)
- Artist/Maker:
Unknown
- Materials and Techniques:
Printed linen, quilted, lined with linen
- Museum number:
T.219-1966
- Gallery location:
In Storage
In the 1780s jackets worn with petticoats became a popular garment for informal wear by women. This example shows the long sleeves and close-fitting style characteristic of the decade. It is made of linen printed in a repeating pattern of floral sprigs. The fabric has been quilted so that each printed motif is framed in a diamond shape by quilting stitches. A decorative cotton muslin apron completes the ensemble.