Pieced Back Italian Gown | Fanny's India Floral | 1770 - 1785 BO lasting through the presidential administrations

lasting through the presidential administrations of both men

making it a reliable option for period-appropriate sewing projects

Jean Siméon Chardin 1738

The gorgeous Queen Anne Butter Plate is 3 inches in diameter

celebrated for his achievements as one of our Founding Fathers at last

Pieced Back Italian Gown | Fanny's India Floral | 1770 - 1785 BO lasting through the presidential administrationsThis 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.