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I purchased this gown at an Italian Auction, the museum collection of Mara Parmegiani. This rare dress belonged to a Calabrian noblewoman and was in honour of Italy unity. I don’t have a crinoline, but she would look fantastic with it. There is damage & wear, but so rare. See pictures. Center back area by closures is worst. From the description: Abito 'patriottico'- Patriotic dress Description: Italian manufacture. Made of taffettas worked with checkered motifs in the colors of the Italian flag and cord in green silk. The dress has a bustier with a fence and lined in canvas, it is tied at the back, a plume marks the waist. The front ends in a pointed shape, has a straight cut neckline in which a series of folds converge, the sleeves end with a lace wrist. The skirt, very curled at the waist, has 3 frills cut on the bias finished by the cord. To support the width, this garment needs to be worn with a petticoat and crinoline. It was worn for a celebration of the Unity of Italy 1862