{"product_id":"products-two-canezous-sheer-vest-or-jacket-c-1795-1810-html","title":"Two Canezous (Sheer Vest or Jacket) c. 1795 - 1810","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese two Canezous are lovely examples of a jacket style that developed in France in 1795 as the new higher waisted gowns came into fashion. These were meant to be worn over a gown like a Spencer. Later fashion plates show a long sleeved version made from velvet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Canezou A was embroidered after it was constructed and is a fine example of needlework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Canezou B has tambour work designs in an allover pattern. More than likely this work was done before the fabric was cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFIT: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These canezous would have been worn over a gown with a shift, stays, and with at least one petticoat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFABRIC:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The original fabrics are white sheer cottons with small embroidered designs. A light weight jaquard or tone on tone stripe would also be appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The ruffles on collar, sleeve and hem are plain woven cotton with no design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHOOSING SIZE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When deciding which size is correct for you to use, measure your rib cage under your bust, preferably with your stays and underpinnings on. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes 8 - 18 or 18 - 28\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fig Leaf","offers":[{"title":"8-18","offer_id":44185561956412,"sku":"FL213-0818","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18R-28R","offer_id":44185561989180,"sku":"FL213-1828","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4442\/2972\/files\/FL213__65957.1543880296.800.800.jpg?v=1775821294","url":"https:\/\/amazon-dry-goods.myshopify.com\/products\/products-two-canezous-sheer-vest-or-jacket-c-1795-1810-html","provider":"Amazon Dry Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}