{"product_id":"1795-spencer-in-directoire-style-france-antique-rococo-bodice-antique-spencer-rococo-spencer-rokoko-oberteil","title":"Rare Directoire‑Period Spencer, France ca. 1795 – Early Neoclassical Fashion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the \u003cstrong\u003eDirectoire period (1795–1799)\u003c\/strong\u003e—the final phase of the French Revolution—\u003cstrong\u003eneoclassical fashion\u003c\/strong\u003e flourished in France. Inspired by the recent archaeological discoveries at \u003cstrong\u003ePompeii and Herculaneum\u003c\/strong\u003e, women adopted light, flowing chemise gowns with high waistlines, often complemented by short jackets known as \u003cstrong\u003espencers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The present example is an exceptionally rare surviving garment from this era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eDirectoire silk spencer\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to \u003cstrong\u003eca. 1795–1800\u003c\/strong\u003e and originating from \u003cstrong\u003eFrance\u003c\/strong\u003e, is made of delicate \u003cstrong\u003elight pink silk\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a subtle \u003cstrong\u003efloral motif\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has a \u003cstrong\u003esemi‑circular neckline\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be gathered with a cord, and a finely \u003cstrong\u003eshirred bust area\u003c\/strong\u003e, characteristic of the so‑called \u003cem\u003eround gown\u003c\/em\u003e silhouette. The \u003cstrong\u003ethree‑quarter sleeves\u003c\/strong\u003e are trimmed with \u003cstrong\u003elace\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding refinement typical of late 18th‑century neoclassical dress. An \u003cstrong\u003eelongated back snip\u003c\/strong\u003e provides additional shaping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, the spencer contains an antique \u003cstrong\u003elinen “brassiere”\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the entire garment is \u003cstrong\u003elined with linen\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the construction techniques of the period. Despite its age, it survives in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only a few tiny holes—remarkably minimal for a textile from the Directoire era. Decorative accessories shown in photos are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarments from the \u003cstrong\u003eDirectoire period\u003c\/strong\u003e are \u003cstrong\u003eextremely rare\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this piece a significant acquisition for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003e18th‑century French fashion\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eneoclassical textiles\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emuseum‑quality historic clothing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mein Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55340866634115,"sku":"","price":920.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/P4300211_e36e8d45-dac7-4222-b6c1-e81497685b8f.jpg?v=1744874557","url":"https:\/\/www.antique-gown.com\/products\/1795-spencer-in-directoire-style-france-antique-rococo-bodice-antique-spencer-rococo-spencer-rokoko-oberteil","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}