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Early 18th Century French or English Infant’s Brocaded Gown/w Silver Lace
       
 
   
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.

       Size: Front 22 ¼” in length x Back 16 ¼” in length x 30” bottom width                               Price: $2400.00                  Item: TX05S8
             
     
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