1790-94

This is the time period where the waist begins to rise.  Many gowns have their waist emphasized by a broad sash (could the appearance of a higher waist have developed from these?).  We can see the transition from the fluff of the late 1780s to the slender column of the 1800s.

Front

Closure: Closed front and Crossed v-necks

Neckline: Broad and rounded or V

Skirt opening: With Fitted bodices 8" plus, with v-necks can be none, Round gowns common

Waistline: Pointed and flat most common

Back

Style: Quarter backs most common, some English still seen

Skirt Pleats: Often less than 1/4", some with cartridge pleats

Shoulder Span: Sleeve corner very high and narrow

Sleeves

Long sleeves in two-part and Elbow length in one-part.

Trim

Sleeves:  Small ruffle at hem of sleeve

Style: Mostly hem ruffle on petticoat, some trim down skirt opening

Edges: Rolled hem

Content: Self-fabric or contrast fabric

Fabric

Solid silk, cotton gauze/muslin, printed cotton, and some embroidered muslins

Shape

Waistline is rising quickly, emphasized by sashes.  The bum has lost fullness, but the puffed kerchief is still common.

CWF Cotton Chintz Jacket, 1790

MFA Ribbed Silk Gown, 1790

LACMA Silk Gown, 1790-95

LACMA Muslin Gown, 1790-95

Telling Fortunes in Coffee Grounds, 1790

Taking Water for Vauxhall, 1790

Appointment, 1792

Disappointment, 1792

Go for a Looby Go, 1792

Introduction, 1793

A Man Milliner, 1793

Shepherds I Have Lost my Waist, 1794

Damon & Delia, 1794

Emma Corbett, 1794

Summer, 1794

Autumn, 1794