Early 18th Century French Or English Infant’s Brocaded Gown/w Silver Lace
Antiques: Textiles, Linens: Item #: MAL-TX05S8
Price: $2,400.00 USD Shipping Continental US: Request Quote Shipping Outside US: Request Quote
Prior to the late 18th century children were dressed as miniature adults, on offer here is a truly remarkable and rare early 18th century French or English Infant’s brocaded gown. The ground is a creamy satin with unusual cornucopias sprouting leaves and lobed leaves in silver metal and bright fresh silk threads in hues of red, green, blue and pink with cast shadows of meandering flowers and leaves on the satin. The neck and sleeves are edged with silver lace trim with cording to lace up the sleeves. Shorter in back, so the child isn’t sitting on the brocade, this gown was more than likely worn as a shift over a simple white garment and would have been gender neutral, being worn by either male or female. Lined with a simple, fine homespun linen. (Antique mannequin not included)
Condition: This gown was assembled from a number of pieces which is quite typical of the time period with minor rub to the silver and silk threads. The lining is stained in a couple of places.
Measurements: Front 22 ¼" in length x Back 16 ¼" in length x 30" bottom width
Shop Information
Oreillers 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th Century European Textiles
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Item Location: Peterborough, NH 03458
Specialize in 16th – 19th century European textiles and of course, we have pillows. With over 20 years of experience we know what discriminating buyers collect to give their rooms that finishing touch.
Textiles, Linens: Antique Textiles: Early 18th Century French Or English Infant’s Brocaded Gown/w Silver Lace