ca. 1765 Maria Luisa of Parma, Princesa de Asturias by Anton Rafael Mengs (Coleccion Real) bodice
The term "open robe" describes dresses with bodice and
under-skirt covered by a continuous outer garment - like this dress of Maria
Luisa's. In this case, she appears to be wearing a vest under a jacket - a
jacket that immediately becomes her over-skirt. The term "open robe"
was devised after the 1700s.
Keywords: 1765, Mengs, Maria Luisa de
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waistline, panniers, over-skirt, neck band, choker necklace, girandole
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