Around the World Tour Stop Six - The Fletcher-Vane Family Ball Gown

This exquisite dress is made from muslin which possibly originated in Mosul in Iraq. Discover how this transparent fabric led to a style revolution in the late 1700s and how our insatiable demand had a devastating impact on Indian production.

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