I’ve been meaning to post this for some time now but I kept forgetting to share it.
I came across this fashion plate and immediately recognized the gown.
Costume Parisien 1810
Evening dress worn by the Countess of Palfi, date missing (1810’s?), Châteaux de Malmaison et Bois-Préau Malmaison.
A portrait of Marie-Éléonore-Eugénie de Lévis de Châteaumorand, the comtesse de Saulx -Tavannes, by a French school artist. Circa 1760.
She was a lady-in-waiting to Marie Antoinette from 1774 to 1785; in 1785 she retired from her position in favor of her daughter, Gabrielle.
image source: Cornette de Saint-Cyr
Court Dress of Queen Louise of Prussia (with detachable train) | 1805 | Schlossmuseum
Evening Gown worn by Empress Josephine | 1810 | Châteaux de Malmaison et Bois-Bréau
Interesting to see the lining made of such a good fabric considering the lining was never seen and this was normally considered a waste of money and materials. Also, that is the most perfect pattern matching I have ever seen on a sack back.
c.1770
Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum
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