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Green Brocade Caracao
1780's

Lovely shape and attractive brocade.


Cataloguing

the turquoise taffeta silk woven with sprays of soft vermillion red, yellow, apricot, green and ivory and others of soft apricot and silver, with a silvery background lace effect weave, the front with turned back pointed revers and long pointed front, the sleeves with wrist slits, the back with pointed tail and a softly pleated skirt, lined with linen back neck to hem 17 in or 43 cm.


Condition

The silk is fresh and crisp. The front edge is very very slightly marked. The top back side has a few small marks and the neck edge is very slightly worn.