toile de joy?

[corsetrasewing]

Was toile de joy ever used for a gown in the 18th century?
I have a lovely miniature that is begging to be made into a doll's dress but off the top of my head I am thinking that Toile was only for draperies and other furnishing uses.

Not that this doll is a reproduction or anything. (anthropomorphic)
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[demode]

Depends on exactly what you mean by toile de jouy! Printed cottons WERE used for clothing in the 18th century, but they were generally floral prints. If you are thinking of scenes with people, buildings, etc., then those were generally used for home dec. I've got a webpage with some research on this: http://demodecouture.com/cotton/

[corsetrasewing]

yeah that is what I was thinking, it is just too cute!
I think I will use it anyways and note that it is inaccurate.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a87/amandalady/dolls/cat%20doll/catdolltoiledejoy.jpg

[nehelenia78]

Oooohhh, I love the cat doll!!! I just friended you btw!