{"product_id":"1782-genevieve-dossun-diamond-dove-silk","title":"1782 Geneviève d'Ossun - Diamond Dove - Silk","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1780s Blue Grey Silk for Robe à l’Anglaise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull length: 11 metres of Silk Dupion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refined striped design is recreated from \u003cem\u003eGazette des atours de la Reine Marie-Antoinette pour l'année 1782\u003c\/em\u003e — the official record of the Queen’s wardrobe. The blue-grey tones combined with delicate dotted lines create a calm and balanced composition, characteristic of late 18th-century elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Diamond Dove” colourway introduces a cooler, more muted palette, offering a subtle sophistication. The vertical structure enhances tailored silhouettes, making it particularly suitable for structured gowns and fitted bodices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cem\u003eRobe à l’Anglaise\u003c\/em\u003e, Pierrot jackets, fitted bodices, Italian open dress elements, and structured 18th-century garments where a restrained and elegant colour palette is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriped silks and ikat-inspired effects were widely used in the 1780s to create movement and definition in fashionable dress. This blue-grey variation preserves the historical composition while offering a softer, more understated interpretation suited to modern historical work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/Genevieve_d_Ossun.png?v=1728460579\" alt=\"Geneviève d’Ossun portrait\" style=\"max-width: 250px; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference Person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeneviève d’Ossun (1751–1830) served as dame d’atour to Queen Marie-Antoinette and was responsible for managing the royal wardrobe. Her position placed her at the heart of court fashion during the 1780s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Silk Dupion - 11 Meters","offer_id":51635126862162,"sku":"48201116","price":431.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/3_a14dc07a-4a6e-4212-9f48-3d11e579c5b5.png?v=1728476373","url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/en-gb\/products\/1782-genevieve-dossun-diamond-dove-silk","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}