Annalee

Who wore it better?

#18thCenturyCostume #FashionHistory #Ikea

http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O127162/gown/gown-unknown/?carousel-image=2008BT6547

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vretstorp-sleeper-sofa-virestad-red-white-s49325521/#content

Gown | Unknown | V&A Explore The Collections

A woman's gown, British, 1760-69; Pink gros de tours silk with flush effect, ivory flowers, Spitalfields, 1740s; fancy dress additions 1950s

Victoria and Albert Museum: Explore the Collections
Apr 12, 2023 at 1:42amWeb
Show threadDeanna GilbertApr 12, 2023

@Annalee The irony is that upholstery is often used as fabric for historical costume.

Especially for big gowns. :-)

Show threadAnnaleeApr 12, 2023
@deannag hence all the authenticity guidelines banning upholstery fabric 🙂.
Show threadElena ``of Valhalla''Apr 12, 2023
@Annalee @deannag but they should allow *IKEA's* upholstery fabric!
Show threadPetterOfCatsApr 12, 2023
@Annalee why I do declare!