Antique-Gown

 
Women with coquettish airs were imposing in robes à la française and robes à l'anglaise throughout the period between 1720 and 1780. The robe à l'anglaise developed with a fitted back after the style of dress worn in England. The silhouette, composed of a funnel-shaped bust feeding into wide rectangular skirts, was inspired by Spanish designs of the previous century and allowed for expansive amounts of textiles with delicate Rococo curvilinear decoration. The wide skirts were supported by panniers created from padding and hoops of different materials such as cane, baleen or metal. The robes à l'anglaise are renowned for the beauty of their textiles and the meticulous fit of their bodice back.

This robe is made from Spitelfield silk. Colorful flowers and tendrils are woven into the ivory-colored silk. These motifs are also woven into the base fabric - but not in bright colors. What a piece of work! U-shaped neckline, half-length sleeves offset with lace (probably added later). The robe is beautifully pleated at the waist. Open at the front. We have draped it with a younger skirt. This is not included. In good to very good condition. Underarm stains and flaws in the underarm area. Subtle signs of age and wear. Some, very few, seams are open. The decoration is not included.

Price: 4.390 Euro