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'Evening Dress', February 1828

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'Evening Dress', February 1828

published by Rudolph Ackermann, published in The Repository of Arts, Literature, Fashions, Manufactures, &c
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published 1 February 1828
8 1/2 in. x 4 3/8 in. (216 mm x 110 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1930
Reference Collection
NPG D47614

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Described in the magazine:
The body of scarlet velvet, made close to the shape, and quite plain; pointed in front, and ornamented with a cruciform bow, and edged with gold lace: circular epaulettes, edged with gold on either side. Farinet tucker, of longitudinal folds of white crèpe lisse: sleeves of scarlet velvet, short, full, and stiffened; long sleeves, of white crèpe lisse, full to the wrist, where they are terminated by broad gold filigree bracelets, with cameo clasps. The skirt is of white China crape, finished with a broad wadded hem, and ornamented with two flounces of white crèpe lisse, cut bias and double, edged with narrow scarlet velvet, and headed by a row of Vandykes or dents de loup. The hair is parted in front, and arranged tastefully in curls on each side. Coronet shape head-dress of jewels, set in gold and silver gauze. Necklace and ear-rings of filigree gold, adorned with emeralds and pink topazes. Imperial Chinese yellow gauze scarf; white kid gloves, embroidered in the form of a star at the backs, and confined beneath the bracelets; silver tissue shoes.

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Duke of Wellington becomes Prime Minister.
Madhouse Act attempts to regulate asylums and ensure new arrivals are genuinely insane.
Repeal of the Test Acts removes political restrictions from dissenters, allowing them to hold public office.

Art and science

London Zoological Gardens open in Regent's Park. They provide both entertainment and a supply of exotic specimens for naturalists and anatomists such as Richard Owen who becomes a European authority on the subject.

International

Daniel O'Connell is elected Member of Parliament for County Clare but as a Catholic is not permitted to take his seat.

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