Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Costume (hierarchy name)
5. costume (mode of fashion)
6. clothing
7. main garments
8. dresses (garments)
9. [dresses by form]
10. gowns

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to 18th- and 19th-century full-length gowns with overskirt split in front to reveal an ornamental petticoat or underskirt beneath. In two popular variations, the back may be fitted in the "robe à l'anglaise" style or loose in the "robe à la française" style.