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18th Century Style
Bridal Gowns		 "Green-Gold Brocade"

Back view ofhistorical wedding dress in gold and green

An eighteenth century styled gown with a boned brocade bodice and matching silk skirt. The sleeves are in classic georgian style - fitted to the elbow, ending in a fluted cuff, edged with pearls.

green and gold brocade 18th century style corset with lime green silk skirt back view of green and gold brocade 18th century style corset with lime green silk skirt green and gold brocade 18th century style corset with full lime green silk skirt

two-piece outfit of brocade 18th century style corset bodice and full silk skirt constructing the corset bodice

The toning silk dupion skirt was worn over a large petticoat. The neckline of the bodice was edged in dyed pearls.

For similar gowns see "Arts and crafts" (this section) and "Pandora" (Mediaeval Gowns).



 Green-Gold Brocade 18th Century Wedding Gown Copyright © 2009 Theresa Blake. All Rights Reserved.