1782 Prince de Lamballe Crushed Roses

1780s Rose Silk for Italian Open Dress

This rose-coloured variation is based on an original textile recorded in the Gazette des atours de la Reine Marie-Antoinette (1782). The vertical stripe structure, softened by pale rose tones and dark ikat-like markings, gives the fabric a refined late 18th-century character.

The “Crushed Roses” colourway creates a warmer and more romantic expression than the grey version. It would be especially effective for an Italian open dress with generous lace trimming, where the vertical stripe supports the silhouette while the rose ground softens the overall look.

Well suited for

Ideal for Italian open dresses, Robe à l’Anglaise, Robe à la Polonaise, Regency overdresses, lace-trimmed bodices, petticoats, and layered 18th-century garments where a soft rose tone and vertical stripe are desired.

Design & Historical Context

This design originates from documented court textiles of the 1780s, where striped silks were widely used to create structure, movement, and elegance in fashionable dress. The rose colourway offers a softer interpretation while preserving the original visual rhythm.

Reference Person
Princess Marie Thérèse Louise of Savoy (1749–1792), known as the Princesse de Lamballe, was a close confidante of Queen Marie-Antoinette. Her life reflects the elegance and fragility of the French court in the years leading up to the Revolution.