1782 Geneviève d'Ossun - Raspberry Cream - Silk

1780s Raspberry Cream Silk for Robe à l’Anglaise

Full length: 11 metres of Silk Dupion

This elegant striped design is recreated from Gazette des atours de la Reine Marie-Antoinette pour l'année 1782 — the official record of the Queen’s wardrobe. The soft raspberry tones combined with a light cream ground create a warm and refined composition, characteristic of late 18th-century elegance.

The “Raspberry Cream” colourway introduces a richer yet balanced palette. The vertical stripe enhances the natural lines of a Robe à l’Anglaise, supporting both structure and movement while maintaining a soft visual impression.

Well suited for

Ideal for Robe à l’Anglaise, Italian gowns, Pierrot jackets, fitted bodices, and elegant 18th-century garments where a warm, refined stripe enhances the silhouette.

Design & Historical Context

Striped silks of the 1780s were widely used to create rhythm, movement, and elegance in fashionable dress. This raspberry-toned interpretation preserves the historical composition while offering a softer, more romantic palette for modern historical work.

Reference Person
Geneviève d’Ossun (1751–1830) served as dame d’atour to Queen Marie-Antoinette and was responsible for managing the royal wardrobe during the 1780s.