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May 24, 2012
Watercolor, pen and ink sketch of Prince Albert in Bal Costume outfit from the journals of Queen Victoria, 12 May 1842 (he looks bored because he was having his costume fitted).
May 10, 2012
More lovely 18th century garters: top reads “Forever United;” bottom reads “I die or attach myself.”
May 10, 2012
Bobbin lace and buttonhole stitch brassiere by John Roussel c.1930s; French; cotton.
May 3, 2012
Teddy by Lanvin; French, c.1920s. Silk.
DO WANT.
May 3, 2012
Underwear by Christophe; French, c.1920s. Silk and cotton.
May 3, 2012
Garters, c.1790. Silk. Embroidered in French, “You could not have / More sincere a friend than I am to you.”
May 3, 2012
Lingerie by Franklin Simon & Co., c. 1920s. Silk.
May 2, 2012
“1911 -The House of Bechoff designed some stunning coulottes which were divided quite low down from just above the knee line, with a panel at the back completely to the bottom which was straight in style giving the appearance from the back of a dress, (a modesty panel). It had a high waist line giving a long elegant appearance. Designed for walking and for the house.”
Apr 1, 2012
Miniature of an unknown man by Nicholas Hilliard; watercolor on vellum stuck to a playing card, c.1600.
“This work beautifully illustrates the role of the miniature in the chivalrous atmosphere of dalliance and intrigue at the court of Elizabeth I, where secret gestures of allegiance could become public display depending on the whim of the wearer. Here the young man turns a picture box, the image concealed, towards his heart. This was a gesture of devotion, presumably made to the wearer of his miniature.”
Apr 1, 2012
Ring brooch, gold, c.1200-1300.
“The inscription upon this brooch, meaning ‘I am here in place of a friend’ is an intimate message of friendship or love suggesting that this object was given to the owner by a lover or a close friend.”
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