A work of art

 

Thanks to author Loretta Chase for posting this charming dress on her Facebook page.To see the exquisite embroidery in more detail, visit 
                              Evening dress in Classical style, 1800-1810  on the V&A website.

From the V&A website: "This evening ensemble characterises Neo-classical dress of the early 19th century. The high-waisted style with short sleeves imitated the forms of Greek and Roman dress seen in surviving sculpture. The white muslin fabrics used for these gowns we...