Rococo Bodice for a Young Girl, France, c. 1780 – Antique 18th‑Century Hand‑Sewn Garment #mourninghat and chiffon captures the decade’s

and chiffon captures the decade’s fascination with lightness and movement

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5 cm in guard length and 57 cm in width when opened

Rococo Bodice for a Young Girl, France, c. 1780 – Antique 18th‑Century Hand‑Sewn Garment #mourninghat and chiffon captures the decade’sThis is a rare Rococo bodice, crafted from brown silk and entirely handsewn, made for a young girl in the late 18th century. As specialists in historical dress, we can confirm that garments of this quality were worn at court most likely at the French Rococo court and reflect the refined elegance expected of aristocratic youth. The bodice was originally worn with a matching skirt from the same period and would typically have been complemented by a