'Mary II Painting' Pyjamas

I've based this design on a dress from a painting of Mary II. The painting that I based this on is actually a copy of one by Sir Peter Lely. In the original she is wearing an reddish-orange dress, but in the copy I based this on, her dress is blue.

Detail of the pyjama top

These pyjamas take the colours of the dress from the painting. They have slit sleeves with another cream sleeve underneath. The slit is then joined by a small piece of ribbon with a teardrop shape hanging from it. The slit sleeves were inspired by the sleeves on Mary II's dress. The pyjamas also have embroidery round the neckline which mimics the shapes of Mary II's pearl beads in the painting.

I hope you liked this design, it is part of my 'Designs Inspired by History' project. For more designs check back here next week or visit my special-occasion-wear blog at www.bronzedalebridaldesigns.blogspot.co.uk 

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