Robe à la Française (skirt)

Unknown artist

Two-part dress or Robe à la Française of light green silk with woven-in stripes and floral motif in white, pink and red. The gown consists of a slightly trailing over dress and matching skirt. \The skirt is smooth in the middle (15 cm) and further wrinkled sewn into the waistband. The cream waistband is not original. The skirt closes in the left side seam with two copper-colored hooks and eyes.\Inserted: The skirt has been altered. An old pocket split is visible on the back, this has been sewn shut. The lining has been removed, this can be seen in the sewing marks and narrow hem, among other things.