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  • (Source: lowmorale, via tea-with-marie)


  • #18th century      #robe a la francaise      #painting      




    March 30, 2012

    1 year ago





  • chocolatepot:

Reception gown (or costume), Mme Ed. E. Thomé, ca. 1880; silk
Metropolitan Museum of Art 1998.271a, b; Gift of Richard Martin
Victorian fashion always contained some kind of historicizing element, and in the 1880s fashion’s focus was on the eighteenth century.  The pleats on the back of this dress are reminiscent of the sack back of a robe à la française, as are the lacy engageants; the pleated trim is a replica of that found on many historical gowns; and the compère front, with the appearance of a buttoned waistcoat, is also an historical touch.






How did I not know about this?! It’s my two most-beloved periods in fashion history combined… I couldn’t possibly ask for more! IT’S ABSOLUTELY STUNNING.
One day when I get better at sewing, I will definitely make myself one.

    chocolatepot:

    Reception gown (or costume), Mme Ed. E. Thomé, ca. 1880; silk

    Metropolitan Museum of Art 1998.271a, b; Gift of Richard Martin

    Victorian fashion always contained some kind of historicizing element, and in the 1880s fashion’s focus was on the eighteenth century.  The pleats on the back of this dress are reminiscent of the sack back of a robe à la française, as are the lacy engageants; the pleated trim is a replica of that found on many historical gowns; and the compère front, with the appearance of a buttoned waistcoat, is also an historical touch.

    How did I not know about this?! It’s my two most-beloved periods in fashion history combined… I couldn’t possibly ask for more! IT’S ABSOLUTELY STUNNING.

    One day when I get better at sewing, I will definitely make myself one.

    (via mimic-of-modes)


  • #19th century      #extant      #victorian      #1880s      #wedding dress      #18th century      #inspirational      #robe a la francaise      #sack back gown      #lace      #favorite gown      




    January 21, 2011

    2 years ago





  • whattheywore:




Gown worn in Marie Antoinette, 1780s

Yes, reblogging myself, ain’t that crazy?
But I was looking through my archives and noticed  (gorgeous) old posts just stood there sad and note-less and decided to give them some lovin’.

    whattheywore:

    Gown worn in Marie Antoinette, 1780s

    Yes, reblogging myself, ain’t that crazy?

    But I was looking through my archives and noticed (gorgeous) old posts just stood there sad and note-less and decided to give them some lovin’.


  • #18th century      #marie antoinette      #robe a la francaise      #worn in movie      #1780s      




    January 5, 2011

    2 years ago





  • Great news! The Kyoto Costume Institute finally has fixed their site.
Fan and robe a la francaise, 1760s.

    Great news! The Kyoto Costume Institute finally has fixed their site.

    Fan and robe a la francaise, 1760s.


  • #18th century      #accessory      #robe a la francaise      #1760s      #extant      




    December 15, 2010

    2 years ago





  • Sack-back gown, 1760

    Sack-back gown, 1760


  • #18th century      #sack-back gown      #robe a la francaise      #1760      #extant      




    October 28, 2010

    2 years ago





  • thehistorymuseum:

Carlo Ferranti

    thehistorymuseum:

    Carlo Ferranti


  • #18th century      #robe a la francaise      #menswear      




    October 27, 2010

    2 years ago





  • 
Robe a la francaise, 1750.

    Robe a la francaise, 1750.


  • #18th century      #extant      #1750s      #robe a la francaise      #hat      #sack-back gown      




    October 1, 2010

    2 years ago





  • Robe, mid-18th century

    Robe, mid-18th century


  • #18th century      #extant      #sack-back gown      #1750s      #robe a la francaise      




    August 14, 2010

    2 years ago





  • defunctfashion:

Day Dress | c. 1753

I want a replica of this so badly!

    defunctfashion:

    Day Dress | c. 1753

    I want a replica of this so badly!


  • #18th century      #extant      #robe a la francaise      




    August 13, 2010

    2 years ago





  • mantuamaker:

vintagevision:

Woman’s overdress or robe à la française with petticoatSpitalfieldBrocaded silk trimmed with lace, gauze and silk flowerscirca 1780-1785Georgian; George IIIArea of Origin: England925.18.2.AROM2008_10350_3
via images.rom.on.ca

    mantuamaker:

    vintagevision:

    Woman’s overdress or robe à la française with petticoat
    Spitalfield
    Brocaded silk trimmed with lace, gauze and silk flowers
    circa 1780-1785
    Georgian; George III
    Area of Origin: England
    925.18.2.AROM2008_10350_3

    via images.rom.on.ca


  • #18th century      #extant      #robe a la francaise      #1780s      




    August 1, 2010

    2 years ago





  • A splendidly embroidered robe à la Française used in The Duchess.
(tumblr hates me tonight)

    A splendidly embroidered robe à la Française used in The Duchess.

    (tumblr hates me tonight)


  • #18th century      #robe a la francaise      




    June 30, 2010

    2 years ago





  • +800 followers! Thank you so much!  <3
I’ve been thinking… but I’ve no idea so help me with this: how should I reward your loveliness?

    +800 followers! Thank you so much! <3

    I’ve been thinking… but I’ve no idea so help me with this: how should I reward your loveliness?


  • #18th century      #marie antoinette      #movie still      #robe a la francaise      




    June 27, 2010

    2 years ago





  • Another illustration of the eternally fabulous Marie Antoinette.

    Another illustration of the eternally fabulous Marie Antoinette.


  • #18th century      #marie antoinette      #drawing      #illustration      #robe a la francaise      




    June 19, 2010

    2 years ago





  • Possibly made around 1745 and altered between 1780 and 1790.

    Possibly made around 1745 and altered between 1780 and 1790.


  • #18th century      #extant      #robe a la francaise      #sack-back gown      #1780s      




    June 13, 2010

    2 years ago





  • yeoldefashion:

This amazing red and gold brocade open robe was made in Italy between 1725 and 1750. I love the red quilted petticoat.

    yeoldefashion:

    This amazing red and gold brocade open robe was made in Italy between 1725 and 1750. I love the red quilted petticoat.


  • #extant      #18th century      #robe a la francaise      #1720s      #1730s      #1740s      #hat      




    May 23, 2010

    3 years ago





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