#silkdamask

[threadtalk]

High res photo alert! I just want to hug whoever takes these photos at the Museum of New Zealand, because OMG. The detail!

I think I'm in my red/pink/blush gown era, because this is another one that I just had to share.

This robe à l'anglaise retroussée dates from the 1770s-1780s, and is English. It's made of silk damask, one of my favorites, in this gorgeous burgundy and cream silk floral pattern. Unlike the French sack back gowns of this time, this one laces up tight on the other side, hence it's à l'anglaise.

Retroussée refers to the skirt length, which would have been pulled up.

This silhouette made a big comeback in the 1840s and the 1880s. And you can see why! It's pretty classic.

Robe à l'anglaise retroussée, 1770-1780, England, maker unknown. Gift of Mrs B Vye, 1951. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Te Papa (PC000071)

[silkdamask-blog]

Emerald green silk damask wedding shoes worn in #Boston in 1747; silk woven at Spitalfields, London, probably from pattern designed by #Garthwaite collection of #MassachsettsHistoricalSociety; shoe buckles not associated with shoes

[costumecollege]

#Repost @burnleyandtrowbridge • • • • • • Loving @alyssagallotte in her amazing mantua made with our silk damask! @frontiermillinery made the fab frontages as well as her beautiful striped silk mantua! @redthreaded #17thcenturyfashion #mantua #silkdamask #costumecollege2019 . . . #costumecollege #conference #costuming (at Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ckmOIgC1Z/?igshid=1vzgpxv25qcdz

[silkdamask-blog]

For the first day of fall: The seasonal reflection of autumn is captured by Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895) in this c. 1877 evening dress. The coppery bronze silk, with large pattern repeats of oak leaves and acorns, convey seasonal colors and revels in the season #metmuseum

[lilyabsinthe]

Pattern matching with an extant textile is always a thrill...tears, stress, and some careful piecing today! . #extanttextiles #lilyabsinthe #silkdamask #antiquelace #guipure #patternmatching #sewingfun #antiquepattern #frommystudio #memade #1890sstyle #Victorian #belleepoque #labelleepoque #topangaartist #LAartist #dyedtomatch #aesthetic #handfinished #silk #cape #draping (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYqOCMVrkE6/?utm_medium=tumblr

[frenchmodevintique]

An example of a monogram on a silk and linen mix damask fabric which was once a large tablecloth #monogram #frenchantiquefabric #silkdamask #frenchlinens #householdlinens @chicvintiquefinds https://www.instagram.com/p/CNKQJDJA5Jh/?igshid=5nn8yjxp1zlx

[rachelbatesinteriors]

About to start work with some really beautiful #silkdamask #veraseta @turnellandgigon #clientproject #interiordesign #beautifultaste so many lovely colours

[sumason-blog]

Late 19th Century French Silk Damask Curtains. 3 Pieces. Price on Request. Or come and visit us at the Battersea Decorative & Antiques Textiles Fair, last day this Sunday 25th of January