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Thigh-length tunic with short sleeves reminiscent of the Greek chamys, worn over a round gown with a narrow belt or ribbon tie, especially for evening wear 1794-early 19th century. Tunics were loose upper garments worn over an under-dress, of varying lengths below the waist and closed in front (as opposed to those open in front and reaching the ground behind, which were called robes).

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'Costume de Bal, 1799', by 'H. le L.' - NPG D47485'Costume de Bal, 1799'
by 'H. le L.'
NPG D47485
'London Morning & Evening Dresses', May 1805, published in The Lady's Magazine - NPG D47526'London Morning & Evening Dresses', May 1805
published in The Lady's Magazine
NPG D47526
Harriet Innes-Ker (née Charlewood), Duchess of Roxburghe ('Dutchess of Roxborough's Morning Dress...for April 1807...with the much admired Hat & Tippet ...of Turkish Feathers'), published by John Bell, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine - NPG D47502Harriet Innes-Ker (née Charlewood), Duchess of Roxburghe ('Dutchess of Roxborough's Morning Dress...for April 1807...with the much admired Hat & Tippet ...of Turkish Feathers')
published by John Bell, published in La Belle Assemblée or Bell's Court and Fashionable Magazine
NPG D47502
'London Dresses for June', published by Vernor, Hood & Sharpe, published in The Lady's Monthly Museum - NPG D47518'London Dresses for June'
published by Vernor, Hood & Sharpe, published in The Lady's Monthly Museum
NPG D47518
'London Dresses for August', by R. Sands, published by Vernor, Hood & Sharpe, published in The Lady's Monthly Museum - NPG D47519'London Dresses for August'
by R. Sands, published by Vernor, Hood & Sharpe, published in The Lady's Monthly Museum
NPG D47519