The vivid colour of this dress was achieved through the use of synthetic dyes first discovered by the British chemist William Perkins in the 1850s. These dyes, which were extracted from coal tar and were known as aniline dyes, became extremely fashionable and produced intense colours which could not be made using traditional natural dyes.
The first colour to be produced was called ‘Perkin’s Mauve’ and it was followed by a succession of bright purples, magentas, yellows, blues and pinks.
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Silk dress is consider as one of the most expensive material. Its gives a lustrous softness and magnificent beauty. And it also gives benefits like that cannot be matched synthetic fabrics.
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Silk dresses look very beautiful. I really like silk dresses of 1860s.
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Yeah these silk dresses are also becoming popular these days.