Pieced Back Italian Gown | Red Exotic | 1770 - 1785 openrobenooption Czech glass beads in an

Czech glass beads in an eye-catching emerald make this necklace an elegant accent to garments throughout the 18th century and beyond

The smokey black finish enhances the traditional feel

They are usually worn by looping the string around the ties of a petticoat or apron

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Pieced Back Italian Gown | Red Exotic | 1770 - 1785 openrobenooption Czech glass beads in anThis 18th century Italian style gown reflects regional construction techniques that set it apart from its English and French counterparts. Most notably, the front and back seams are shorter and smoother, creating a refined silhouette with less dramatic shaping. The back of the gown features distinctive piecingparticularly at the top of the back panels and along the skirthighlighting both the economy of fabric and the skilled hand of the maker.