Dress (Round gown)
(c. 1809)
Medium
printed cotton
Measurements
142.0 cm (centre back) 69.0 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
In a letter to her sister Cassandra dated 5 May 1801, author Jane Austen appears to describe something similar to these two gowns:
‘Mrs Mussell has got my gown and I will endeavour to explain what her intentions are. It is to be a round gown, with a jacket and a frock front, like Cath. Bigg’s, to open at the side. The jacket is all in one with the body, and comes as far as the pocket-holes – about half a quarter of a yard deep, I suppose, all the way round, cut off straight at the corners with a broad hem.’
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
(England)
Inscription
none
Accession Number
D109-1974
Department
International Fashion and Textiles