OMG, have y’all seen this!?
I just stumbled upon this pink beauty on Tumblr. It’s from Nordiska museet!
It’s late 18th century, made in silk “atlas”? I have no idea what that is – anyone?
Imma go look through Nordiska Museets collections, because clearly it must have been updated! See ya!
Tags: 18th century, dress, Fabric, Inspiration, museum
April 7, 2012 at 1:17 pm |
This used to be on display before they changed the costumes exhibition. It really is lovely and the images let you see the back of the gown which you couldn’t when it was behind glass!
April 7, 2012 at 1:36 pm |
Oooh, what a pretty turque! It’s really nice to see that back shot. Going to have to put that on my Pinterest.
April 7, 2012 at 5:38 pm |
http://www.textileglossary.com/terms/atlas.html
A definition of atlas silk
April 7, 2012 at 5:48 pm |
This is one of my favourites. I’ve been thinking about making it in light blue…
April 7, 2012 at 6:22 pm |
I believe the fabric would be called duchess satin in English. I don’t speak Swedish, but we have the same name for that kind of silk in German, so I’m assuming it’s the same.
April 10, 2012 at 11:24 am |
It’s a lovely dress- there are other pictures around in books. Silk atlas is a very heavy smooth and shiny silk with a soft drape.