The French Revolution at the end of the 18th century marked a drastic change in fashion. Gone were the heavy brocaded gowns and in their place a new style emerged. This style took as its inspiration the classical Greek artwork discovered at the City of Pompeii. The waistline rose to just under the bust and the gowns were made from thin wispy fabrics. Cotton became the new fabric of luxury – the thinner the better! With wide open necklines, short sleeves, and narrower skirts these new gowns were not adopted universally. Older and more conservative women naturally shied away from styles.
This is the era of Jane Austin…
Period 1812 embroidery pattern of green shamrocks (machine embroidered) trims the front, sleeves, and skirt. Dress is made from white cotton voile with a small woven stripe, has a bib front. Spencer jacket is made from emerald green silk velvet interlined with black silk taffeta.
Blue floral sprigged cotton lawn dress with cross over front bodice and apron front.
Drop front construction using antique silk hand beaded sari, short sleeves
