Canezou
Accessories
Inventory number
2021.12.22.10.AC.SC.C1830.US
Description
White tulle canezou with wide collar. Garment edges trimmed with gathered lace tulle ribbons.
The Canezou were originally a short jackets similar to spencers. With the birth of the Gigot sleeves, they evolved into a sleeveless, sideless form, which was called a "fichu-canezou", a type of clothing, generally worn alongside a corsage. It was almost always tucked into a belt, and was made of white material.
Material
Tulle
Origin
circa 1830
United States
Dimensions
Length : 79 cm
Height : 69 cm