Pieced Back Italian Gown | Red Exotic | 1770 - 1785 mhats18 The lighter weight makes it

The lighter weight makes it particularly suitable for coats

and other fitted outer garments

and travel during the cooler months

and a center back lapover

The warm golden coloration highlights the woven design

Pieced Back Italian Gown | Red Exotic | 1770 - 1785 mhats18 The lighter weight makes itThis 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.