Empire Silk Dress, ca. 1805-1810 #antique-coat Illegible maker's stamp on the

Illegible maker's stamp on the sole

At the time of the first bustle in the 1870s

but also an expression of social status and taste

Chest: ~ 35"

Empire Silk Dress, ca. 1805-1810 #antique-coat Illegible maker's stamp on theThis rare Empireperiod reception dress, dating to ca. 18051810 and originating from France, is an exceptional example of early 19thcentury Neoclassical fashion. Made in the characteristic classical style of the Napoleonic era, the dress features a finely constructed bodice with an internal cotton lining, ensuring the elegant, highwaisted silhouette typical of the period. The dress has long sleeves trimmed with a delicate lace border, with the same