mantua

Example Sentences

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The fabric of Taryn’s is gorgeous, the cut of her mantua and stomacher perfect.

From Literature

Then comes a petticoat, then a skirt, and a corset, and a mantua — a gown that goes on like a jacket, and drapes over the skirt.

From Seattle Times

“Madam,” I pressed, “I have it on the best authority that among the finest mantua makers of London, the pannier is no longer the mode.”

From Literature

Then shoes are buckled, stockings are gartered, and a black mantua placed gently round her shoulders.

From Project Gutenberg

The care of her room, and carrying water up and down, gave her some exercise; not enough; but Rotha would not indulge herself with out of door amusement till her mantua making was done.

From Project Gutenberg