It's Not Easy Being Green

To celebrate St. Patty's Day, and end my "green week" on a high note, I'm highlighting some great greenery...

c.1770 stays 

Historic New England, Accession Number 1936.409

Mid 18th century woman's stays 

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Accession Number 1903-135

c.1780 Silk Apple Green English Gown
National Trust UK, Accession Number 602787

1778-1785 Sack Back Gown

The Met, Accession Number C.1.65.13.2a-c

1770-1780 French Sacque Back Gown,
PMA, Accession Number 1981-9-2a

American, late 1790s gown
MFA, Accession Number 51.1968

Late 18th century French figured silk jacket bodice
From Augusta Auctions

18th century dark green figured silks shoes
From Augusta Auctions

c.1775 Child's leather pudding cap
 From Vintage Textiles

Late 18th century green silk calash

From AntiqueDress.com

 18th century silk quilted petticoat

The Met, Accession Number C.158.22

OK it's time for a shamrock shake!