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Court mantua

Unknown artist, 1750–1760

Mantua consists of two parts, an open robe with attached train, and a petticoat. The silk is from Spital fields, London. It has a flush pattern to the ground, and is brocaded with sprigs of coloured flowers.

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Title of artwork, date

Court mantua, 1750–1760

Date supported

1995

Medium and material

Silk brocade

Dimensions

130 x 214 cm

Grant

30000

Total cost

78826

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