{"product_id":"1782-sophia-dussek-silk","title":"1782 Sophia Dussek Silk","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1780s Striped Silk for Regency Overdress\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis late 18th-century striped silk is well suited for Regency overdresses, robe à la polonaise styling, Pierrot jackets, and refined historical garments. The soft vertical stripe in pale blue creates a light and elegant rhythm, while the small contrasting motifs add subtle movement and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is inspired by the \u003cem\u003eGazette des atours de la Reine Marie-Antoinette pour l’année 1782\u003c\/em\u003e, reflecting the refined textile aesthetics of the early 1780s. Its narrow repeat and balanced proportions make it particularly suitable for garments where direction, scale, and visual harmony are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWell suited for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegency overdresses, robe à la polonaise overskirts, Pierrot jackets, 1780s gowns, bodices, sleeves, historical costume work, and decorative textile projects where a light striped silk with late 18th-century character is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textile draws inspiration from Marie-Antoinette’s documented wardrobe culture, where striped silks and delicately spaced motifs played a central role in fashionable dress. The design has been named after Sophia Giustina Dussek, a Scottish musician of Italian descent, active within the same cultural sphere of late 18th-century European refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start; margin-top:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:0 0 265px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/6d1d8cab1004a9c1854f4c9140a3a6ee.jpg?v=1776319184\" alt=\"Portrait reference for Sophia Giustina Dussek\" width=\"265\" height=\"522\" style=\"max-width:100%; height:auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:240px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eReference Person\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSophia Giustina Dussek\u003c\/strong\u003e (born 1 May 1775 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish singer, pianist, harpist, and composer of Italian descent. She played an important role in the musical life of late 18th-century London and contributed to the introduction of Mozart’s music to English audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003eHer name gives this textile a cultural anchor within the same period of elegance, performance, and artistic exchange that shaped late 18th-century European fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@media screen and (max-width: 749px) {\n  div[style*=\"display:flex\"] {\n    display: block !important;\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Suvi Sholberg","offers":[{"title":"Silk Dupion 11 Meters","offer_id":52893688856914,"sku":"48200053","price":488.58,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/2656\/9218\/files\/1782_Sophia_Dussek.png?v=1772996194","url":"https:\/\/summersunstories.com\/products\/1782-sophia-dussek-silk","provider":"summersunstories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}