Anonymous designs for embroidery, 18th century
Königin Luise von Preußen (1776–1810), geborene Prinzessin von Mecklenburg-Strelitz.
Juliette Récamier, the darling of Europe
It is October so we are approaching Halloween. That brings topics of death to mind, whether we like it or not. LOL! I know this may sound odd, but I have always thought old graveyards peaceful, in a way. The cemetery in Mississippi where my grandparents and many other relatives are laid to rest is...
La campagne de restauration des pièces de notre fonds Fortuny a débuté en 2016 par une série de constats d’état. Le constat d’état permet de déterminer les besoins en restauration et les contraintes d’exposition. Il sera ainsi défini la durée et la nature de l’intervention, ainsi que la possibilité ou non de mise sur mannequin. En effet, certaines pièces en bon état risquent
After archaeologists began excavating the ancient Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in the mid-eighteenth century, the Western world became obsessed with classical architecture and design. Fashions inspired by ancient forms were described as à l’antique, a style characterized by high waistlines, tubular silhouettes reminiscent of columns, and lightweight fabrics that mimicked the drapery seen in ancient statues. Silver metallic embellishments decorate this dress, especially at the hem, which would have shimmered in candlelight. Frances Billopp wore this dress in the early years of her marriage to Reverend William Edward Wyatt, the rector of Old St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Baltimore.
