1. Unknown, Mantua Dress, 1740-1745, Victoria &Albert
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O78803/mantua/
2. Christian Dior, Couture, Fall 2008, Style.com
Christian Dior's couture piece is no where near as dramatic at the original Mantua Gown but there are hints of the Mantua Gown's inspiration on the piece. Look at the those wide hips, it screams Mantua structure.
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