with a rich depth that keeps it comfortably within historical color ranges

” —The Wall Street Journal

which begin with romance

the champagne-colored raw silk has us feeling bright and bubbly

The pile is soft and even

Pieced Back Italian Gown | Red Exotic | 1770 - 1785 wstockings18 with a rich depth thatThis 18th century Italian style gown reflects regional construction techniques that set it apart from its English and French counterparts. Most notably, the front and back seams are shorter and smoother, creating a refined silhouette with less dramatic shaping. The back of the gown features distinctive piecingparticularly at the top of the back panels and along the skirthighlighting both the economy of fabric and the skilled hand of the maker.