jan 1, 1780 - Mantua Final
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The final version of the mantua bore little resemblance to the original mantuas close to a century earlier. Instead of earlier elaborate draperies and folds, the train had evolved into a length of fabric attached to the back of the bodice. This created a look similar to that of a present-day cape.
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Women's Fashion 1700's
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