Pieced Back Italian Gown | Red Exotic | 1770 - 1785 openrobenooption perfect for historical outerwear

perfect for historical outerwear

A small drawstring at the top of the front panel allows the wearer to adjust for a more accurate fit to their figure

The simple lines of the collarless silk Spencer

Alexander Hamilton

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Pieced Back Italian Gown | Red Exotic | 1770 - 1785 openrobenooption perfect for historical outerwearThis 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.