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Era:
Rococo, 1770-1790's
Style: #F-16, English,
Robe de l'Anglaise
*Retail Price: $3,000
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Character:
Olivia was a name coined
by William Shakespeare
for his play Twelfth Night.
Having a fondness for
Italian names, he may
have derived this name
from St. Oliva, meaning
"Olive," which
is exactly what this dress
is all about. Olivia,
a countess, was a more
sophisticated woman who
took things very seriously.
Her father and brother
had recently died, so
she became mistress of
her grand house and of
whatever else an unattached
countess can command.
Thomas Ryder (London,
1746-1810), made a beautiful
engraving depicting one
of the scenes in Twelfth
Night and which inspired
Olivia's costume.
Description:
This dress is made of
olive colored silk taffeta
with additional complimentary
fabrics in the same color
scheme. Ornamental metallic
feather-like trim embodies
the details of this dress
in a unique spiral affect
weaving its way down the
front of the overskirt
and wrapping around in
a crazy-8 design. This
trim is also arranged
achieving a scallop appearance
on the cuff and creating
the design on the stomacher.
Iridescent taffeta has
been ruched and twisted
around the bodice as well
as ruffled and shaped
to create scallops on
the bottom of the petticoat
skirt. Intricate hand-made
flowers with additional
authentic feathers embellish
this feature as well as
the choker. Metallic embroidered
lace originates the cuffs,
neckline, and supplementary
minor details.
* The retail price for replication includes the base price of the dress and all extras shown in photo. This costume is available for "Rental" at Behind the Scenes Costume shop, info under links.
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