c. 1820 Figured Silk Day Dress

Woman’s Day Dress, English, c. 1820, figured silk brocade, PMA 1996-164-1 a

This amazing gown was nearly ready for display and just needed a net overlay to protect the silk belt lining. I was able to make a reproduction of this gown to better understand 1810s/20s dressmaking techniques and construction.

Condition Report and Proposal
Pattern
Treatment Report

  • Before Treatment- Overall Front

  • Before Treatment- Overall Back

  • Reproduction vs Original

  • Hand sewing the reproduction

  • Samantha Bullat fitting the mockup of the reproduction