French Dress Silk
Third quarter 18th c

Stunning. This would be good for someone who wanted to recreate an 18th century dress.

Description

Seven lengths of silk satin imberline with wide crimson stripes alternating with amber and cream narrow stripes.

1 length 5ft x 18 1/2 in; 1.5m x 47 cm loom width - £ 300

5 lengths 3ft 1 in x 18 1/2 in; 95 x 47 cm loom width - £225 each

2 triangular shaped pieces  4 ft x 17 in; 1.22  x 43 widest.

Condition

There are some very minor makings here and there. Recreated as a dress, these would not show. The fabric is strong.