Mary Gist's robe à la française, reproduction

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

Mary Gist's robe à la française, reproduction

Entry/Object ID

L2026.021.001

Description

Gown, robe à la française. Sewn c. 2026. Pink silk and white cotton lace details on collar and sleeve. Large pink bow on bust with pleated rows lining robe of dress. Sewn by historical seamstress Sherry Hartman and team.

Context

Recreation of a robe à la française worn by Mary "Polly" Sterrett (1744-1779), philanthropist and second wife of General Mordecai Gist (1743-1792). Originating in France between 1720-1780, the robe à la française was the height of fashion for aristocratic and upper class women of the time.