18th Century Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Circa 1785-1790 England Summer suit in changeable taffeta and its cotton waistcoat, set collected in England. Frockcoat, high collar, long angled sleeves in blue and yellow changeab...

Circa 1780 England Exceptional British sportswear, probably Jockey, in cream and aubergine silk taffeta dating from the last quarter of the 18th century. Slim-fitting athletic blous...

Circa 1780 France Superb and Complete Taffeta called Mexicaine Sack Back french gown with a mantle coat, pettycoat and stomacher. Sack back pleated mantle dress and double ruffles pagoda sleeves. Very fine brocaded taffeta silk with ombré and cannelé stripes, adorned with a fine motif of rosebuds.Ruched appliqué front ruffles, adorned with matching trimmings fly fringes. Provenance Maison Godillot Paris. The waist of the skirt has been dismantled as is often the case. Taffeta crunchy and stong, not weathered or stained, rare in this condition and complete !. Excellent condition of color and conservation for the age. Dimensions: Modeled on size 36/38 France. Coat front height 133 cm, back height 154 cm, shoulders 41 cm, sleeves 46 cm, chest 94 cm. Extract from the 2020 Villa Rosemaine...

Circa 1780 Spain (?) Frock coat, waistcoat and breeches in yellow and green woolen thick cloth from a castle livery. The french Diderot's encyclopedia named as Ratine this kind of thick haired wool. Complete with its thirty polished steel buttons chiseled with a four-pointed star. Appliqué false pockets on the frock...