aneacostumes: Silk brocade dress from the 1820sIf looking closer, it becomes clear the hem is a patc
aneacostumes: Silk brocade dress from the 1820sIf looking closer, it becomes clear the hem is a patchwork of scraps, though the flower pattern appears fairly continued. This dress is an example of rich 18th century silk brocades being re-used in a later century and for a new fashion. Although light cotton fabrics are the “typical” look of a Regency dress, a fine silk like this would definitely have been appreciated, and it has been utilized in the best possible manner. I suspect the ruffle on the hem and the sleeves is original pieces from the previous garment. But other details, like the skillfully tabbed and puffed sleeves, looks like a brand new detail. From The National Museum in Oslo (OK-07407) -- source link