Pieced Back Italian Gown | Palace Bloom | 1770 - 1785 stays18 sensuousness and power two centuries

sensuousness and power two centuries on

this linen is especially well suited for garments intended for comfortable wear in warmer weather

pairing easily with a variety of coordinating fabrics and trims

With a smooth finish and enough body for tailored applications

This is appropriate for any middle and upper middle class impression in the later part of the 18th century

Pieced Back Italian Gown | Palace Bloom | 1770 - 1785 stays18 sensuousness and power two centuriesThis 18th century Italian style gown reflects regional construction techniques that set it apart from its English and French counterparts. Most notably, the front and back seams are shorter and smoother, creating a refined silhouette with less dramatic shaping. The back of the gown features distinctive piecingparticularly at the top of the back panels and along the skirthighlighting both the economy of fabric and the skilled hand of the maker.