Description
Pattern for a breathtaking Regency era evening gown, based on an extant example in the collection of Hohenlimburg castle in Hagen, Germany. The original dress is said to have belonged to princess Agnes of Bentheim-Tecklenburg, who resided in the castle until 1830. It is made of dark blue silk faille and heavily embroidered in flat silver metal thread. The style of the gown suggests a date about 1805-1815.
Sizes (Bust 88-100 cm = 35-40″) included.