A Wall Street Journal Best Book of 2017

Crafted with utmost care and attention to detail

we suggest completing the ensemble with a coat or jacket for the utmost propriety

It holds 13 ounces

Created through the use of differently colored warp and weft yarns

Pieced Back Italian Gown | Fanny's India Floral | 1770 - 1785 MTO Linen Gowns A Wall Street Journal BestThis 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.