"Marquis's Costume For The Venice Carnival - Italy Circa 1980"
Circa 1980 in the 18th century style Italy In replica of the 18th century a marquis's outfit made around 1980 for the Venice carnival by an Italian couturier. A cream brocade background brocaded with baroque designs loaded with flowery Medici vases in the Louis XV style. Fitted women's outfit, long sleeves with musketeer lapels, two pockets with flaps and tab in the back highlighted with gold lace embroidered with tiny marcasite pearls! Front closure with four loops and buttons in gold cord brandenburgs. Beautiful petticoat effect of this outfit slit in the back. Fully lined with iridescent salmon nylon taffeta. All the sewing finishes are by hand. No defects. Very good condition of color and conservation. Dimensions: equivalent to size 36-37 France. Shoulders 38 cm, chest 91 cm, waist 80 cm, height 92 cm, sleeves 60 cm. Hips 110 cm.