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About this learning resource
Format: PDF
This article gives a short history of the formal mantua, a type of court dress popular in the 18th Century. Includes images.
National Curriculum Links
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Supports Art, Craft and Design and Textile Design specifications for OCR, AQA and Edexcel.
Learning objectives
- Understand the development of the mantua throughout the 18th Century.
Resource Information
Key Stage
- KS5 (age 16+)
Subjects
- Art & Design
Topic
- Georgians
Type
- Biographies & Fact sheets
Palace
- Kensington Palace
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