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Low-necked bodice similar to the bodice à la Sevigné, but its broad bands of pleated folds across the top sloped down more to meet at the centre, with a central bone to the waist. It was named after a character from 'The Sultan', an 18th century farce revived in 1806. Worn from late 1828.

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'Evening Dress', September 1832, probably published by Joseph Robins, probably published in The Parisian Gem of Fashion - NPG D47666

'Evening Dress', September 1832

probably published by Joseph Robins, probably published in The Parisian Gem of Fashion
hand-coloured etching, published September 1832
NPG D47666

'London Evening Dress', February 1836, published by Joseph Robins, published in The Ladies' Pocket Magazine - NPG D47694

'London Evening Dress', February 1836

published by Joseph Robins, published in The Ladies' Pocket Magazine
hand-coloured etching, published February 1836
NPG D47694

'Modes de Paris', 10 March 1839, probably by Hippolyte Damours, published in Petit Courrier des Dames, Journal des Modes - NPG D47786

'Modes de Paris', 10 March 1839

probably by Hippolyte Damours, published in Petit Courrier des Dames, Journal des Modes
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 10 March 1839
NPG D47786