Green Gowns of the 18th Century

I have a house full of people here for The Wedding, so forgive me for being quite absent. It's all a bit mad here!

So in honor of the Historical Sew Fortnightly Challenge #21, and my light green wedding gown, here are some gorgeous 18th century green dresses.




Du Barry, 1789 Via




Lady Charlotte Finch, 1787 Via




Esther Boardman, 1789, by Ralph Earl, via





Jacket and petticoat, 1730-60

From the Digitalt Museum , via





Journal de Luxus, April 1792, via




Maria de Ron von Breda




The Met, 1750s




VandA, 1740-50




Fries Museum, 1740 - 70




The Met, 1775




LACMA, early 18th c.
Nom Nom Nom! I'll never get tired of looking at these....