The overwhelming beauty and scope of this amazing figural embroidery is only compounded by the fact that it’s entirely wearable. And 10 pounds of silver thread? Count me in!This 1740s court mantua is quite possibly the most exquisitely decorated dress I’ve ever seen. The embroidery contains of almost 10 lbs of real silver thread.
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Ten pounds! Imagine how much that thing weighs!
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I’m so glad I will never have to wear my own buffet table as a dress, lol
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overwhelming beauty and scope...this amazing figural embroidery is only compounded by the...
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dress. early/mid 1700s...probably my second favorite court
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