Mantua (clothing)

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title: Mantua (clothing)
text: A mantua is an article of women's clothing worn in the late 17th century and 18th century. Initially a loose gown, the later mantua was an overgown or robe typically worn over stays, stomacher and either a co-ordinating or contrasting petticoat. The mantua or manteau was a new fashion that arose in the 1670s. Instead of a bodice and skirt cut separately, the mantua hung from the shoulders to the floor. It started as the female version of the men's banyan, worn for "undress" wear. Gradually the m
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description: Draped and pleated woman's dress
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date modified: 2024-02-21T04:35:58Z
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