Pieced Back Italian Gown | Fanny's India Floral | 1770 - 1785 bty Easily the most comfortable and

Easily the most comfortable and loose-fitting option for the period

The pleat folds on the exterior of the hood are not sewn together

The self-covered buttons and details around the faux pockets add to the overall stateliness of the garment

firm hand and a subtle diagonal rib visible on close inspection

2 inches high

Pieced Back Italian Gown | Fanny's India Floral | 1770 - 1785 bty Easily the most comfortable andThis 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.