1770-1780 Pink silk brocade robe (Robe a la francaise) Sack back open gown of rose pink ribbed silk
1770-1780 Pink silk brocade robe (Robe a la francaise)Sack back open gown of rose pink ribbed silk brocaded with scattered multicolored flower sprays and small cream flower sprigs, looped cream silk fringe trim, bodice with pendant self fabric bands to cross-over and pin under arms, center front eyelets forlacing, skirt knife pleated to bodice, interior linen waist tapes and loops for polonaise effect, homespun linen bodice and sleeve linings, hem deeply faced with soft cream China silk, (some seams unstitched, bodice alterations, center front waist repair.(Augusta Auctions) -- source link
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