1780 Robe à la Turque

1780 Robe à la Turque
1780 Robe à la Turque
1780 Robe à la Turque
1780 Robe à la Turque
Henriette Agathe Rose Foache by Alexander Roslin, 1786 [likely 1780-81], via Wikimedia Commons.
Henriette Agathe Rose Foache by Alexander Roslin, 1786 [likely 1780-81], via Wikimedia Commons.
Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français. 28e Cahier de Costumes Français, 22e Suite d'Habillemens à la mode en 1780. dd.167 "Jeune Actrice Bourgeoise ..." Designed by Pierre-Thomas LeClerc (French, about 1740–after 1799), Engraved by Nicolas Dupin (French), Publisher Esnauts et Rapilly (French, 18th century) 1780 Boston MFA
Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français. Boston MFA, 44.1444.

Reproduction based on portrait of Henriette Foache by Alexander Roslin (location unknown), 1786 (portrait likely misdated, as dress and hairstyle closer to c. 1780-81) and 1780 Gallerie des Modes fashion plate at the Boston MFA, accession number 44.1444. Hand-stitched using period construction techniques from silk satin and silk org anza.

Reproduction 1780s wig. Shoes by American Duchess.