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18th Century "Poldark"-style Gown "Madeleine"
18th Century Gown This intricately embroidered silk bodice is based on an original 18th century pattern. Adjusted to flatter the modern figure, it provides an enviable décolletage and waist

This intricately embroidered silk bodice is based on an original 18th century pattern.  Adjusted to flatter the modern figure, it provides an enviable décolletage and waist.  The characteristic elbow length sleeves are finished with generous lace flounces.  This eighteenth century style bodice is shown with a full silk skirt worn over a bum-roll to give the authentic period shape.  The bodice is fully boned with back lacing.  
This elegant and versatile shape can be constructed in a multitude of different fabrics, colours and decoration.

Added details can be quite over-the-top (think "Dangerous Liaisons") or more restrained (as in Christina Ricci's costumes in "Sleepy Hollow").
 

The characteristic elbow length sleeves
are finished with generous lace flounces.

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'Sleepy Hollow' costume Embellished costume from Dangerous Liaisons

 
corseted 18th wedding gown with embroidered bodice This eighteenth century style bodice is shown with a full silk skirt worn over a bum-roll to give the authentic period shape.

From £1900 plus fabric - £2200 as shown.

Added details can be quite over-the-top (think 'Dangerous Liaisons') or more restrained (as in Christina Ricci's costumes in 'Sleepy Hollow').

This design can be varied and individualised
to each made-to-measure order.

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