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Robe á la Française, France, ca. 1770

A pale primrose damask satin robe à la Française, French, circa 1770. The closed-front bodice with hooks and eyes, sack-back, double engageants, the ruched robings gradually increase in width towards the hem, the fabric woven with berries, carnations and leaves; the skirt edges lined in pink silk; together with a quilted pink silk petticoat. The dress is in very good condition. Very clean and fresh appearance. Pink silk hem lining is stained along the lower edge. The sleeves have been narrowed and re-set. The front closure panels are made from robings applied to striped brown linen. Fabric is really clean and good. The quilted silk petticoat is with faint stains and splits in the silk generally. Very rare to find. The decoration is not included.