Elisabeth Christine of
Braunschweig Bevern had the misfortune to marry Frederick II ("The
Great"); they rarely met and she had no children.
The
bodice of her robe allemande is slit down part of the front revealing a
luxurious chemise that is fringed with lace to create a modesty piece. Her gown
has tight, short sleeves ending in voluminous engageantes characteristic of
much of the century.
Keywords: 1739, Pesne, Queen Elisabeth
Christine of Prussia, Queen, Brunswick-Bevern family, Hohenzollern
family, German, Prussian, curly coiffure, circlet, floral headdress,
scoop neckline, modesty piece, chemise, tassels, elbow length close sleeves,
bows, engageantes, lace, vee waistline, full skirt, under-skirt, earrings,
bracelets