{"product_id":"1782-prince-de-lamballe-granit-silk","title":"1782 Prince de Lamballe Granit - Silk","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1780s Grey Silk for Robe à l’Anglaise \u0026amp; Italian Gown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis refined striped silk design is based on an original textile recorded in the \u003cem\u003eGazette des atours de la Reine Marie-Antoinette\u003c\/em\u003e (1782). The vertical rhythm of soft grey tones combined with delicate ikat-like markings creates a calm, structured surface typical of late 18th-century silks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe “granite grey” colourway gives the fabric a silvery appearance, making it especially suitable for garments where light, movement, and understated elegance are desired. The subtle contrast enhances the silhouette without overpowering the overall look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for \u003cem\u003eRobe à l’Anglaise\u003c\/em\u003e, Italian gowns, Regency overdresses, and layered 18th-century garments. Particularly effective for projects where a soft silver-grey tone enhances volume, drape, and light reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design originates from documented court textiles of the 1780s, where striped silks were widely used to shape and emphasise the body through vertical construction. The restrained palette reflects the more refined and balanced aesthetics seen in late court fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\/Marie_Louise_Therese_de_Savoie__Madame_la_princesse_de_Lamballe_par_Joseph_Duplessis.jpg?v=1777967193\" alt=\"Princess de Lamballe portrait\" style=\"max-width:250px; height:auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference Person\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Silk Dupion - 11 meters","offer_id":51635188203858,"sku":"48201165","price":488.58,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1782_Prince_de_Lamballe_-_Granit_1.png?v=1728476561","url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/products\/1782-prince-de-lamballe-granit-silk","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}