{"product_id":"a-yellow-green-and-pink-striped-silk-taffeta-robe-a-l-anglaise-ca-1770","title":"A Yellow, Green and Pink Striped Silk Taffeta Robe à l’Anglaise, ca. 1770","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe adore \u003cstrong\u003estriped gowns\u003c\/strong\u003e, and this exquisite example — originating from \u003cstrong\u003eEngland\u003c\/strong\u003e — is a particularly striking survival of early \u003cstrong\u003e1770s\u003c\/strong\u003e fashion. This two piece \u003cstrong\u003esilk taffeta robe à l’anglaise\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003ewarp‑printed\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003epink and green stripes\u003c\/strong\u003e set against a \u003cstrong\u003elemon‑yellow ground\u003c\/strong\u003e, further enriched by smaller horizontal stripes and vertical \u003cstrong\u003epink chevrons\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003efitted bodice\u003c\/strong\u003e features a charming \u003cstrong\u003epinked pleated trim\u003c\/strong\u003e at the neckline and a close‑fitting back, lined in linen, typical of mid‑18th‑century \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=History_of_English_18th_century_dressmaking\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eEnglish dressmaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eskirt\u003c\/strong\u003e includes \u003cstrong\u003epocket slits\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003einternal ribbon ties\u003c\/strong\u003e for wearing \u003cstrong\u003een retroussée\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fashionable arrangement that allowed the overskirt to be looped up for volume and movement. The matching \u003cstrong\u003epetticoat\u003c\/strong\u003e is equally refined, finished with a wide \u003cstrong\u003epinked‑edge frill\u003c\/strong\u003e at the hem and additional pocket slits — a hallmark of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Robe_a_l%27anglaise_construction\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003erobe à l’anglaise construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, the ensemble is in \u003cstrong\u003egenerally good to very good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Alterations are minimal and were made during the \u003cstrong\u003e18th century\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003ewaist\u003c\/strong\u003e was slightly let out,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003efront opening\u003c\/strong\u003e of the skirt was marginally widened,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003ebodice front\u003c\/strong\u003e was gently adjusted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003eperspiration staining\u003c\/strong\u003e to the bodice lining, which caused \u003cstrong\u003esilk shattering\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efading\u003c\/strong\u003e at the underarms. The skirt shows \u003cstrong\u003esmall marks\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edye run\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a few minor areas of \u003cstrong\u003esilk thinning\u003c\/strong\u003e, but no major shattering. Two internal ribbon ties are missing. The \u003cstrong\u003epetticoat\u003c\/strong\u003e remains in \u003cstrong\u003egood condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only minor snags and a few small \u003cstrong\u003edamp speckles\u003c\/strong\u003e — no significant alterations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis robe à l’anglaise is an exceptional example of \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=18th_century_striped_silk_fashion\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e18th‑century striped silk fashion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining vibrant colour, sophisticated textile design and elegant tailoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Front_length_measurement\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eFront length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e132 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Back_length_measurement\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eBack length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e144 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Waist_measurement_historic_costume\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eWaist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e74 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"button\" data-url=\"ca:\/\/s?q=Bust_measurement_historic_costume\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003eBust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e84 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Antique Gown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58432828408195,"sku":null,"price":3900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/01-antique-rococo-dress-1770.jpg?v=1783671422","url":"https:\/\/antique-gown.com\/fr\/products\/a-yellow-green-and-pink-striped-silk-taffeta-robe-a-l-anglaise-ca-1770","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}