BORCHERT Antique Hat Box, Berlin, ca. 1910 #Kaisermarine This light‑coloured FITU corset from

This light‑coloured FITU corset from England

Length: ~ 140 cm

a luxurious textile favored for formal wear at the end of the 19th century

but also to keep warm

the cross-stitch of a sewn-on button is stylized

BORCHERT Antique Hat Box, Berlin, ca. 1910 #Kaisermarine This light‑coloured FITU corset fromThis rare oval hat box from C. W. Borchert, Berlin, the prestigious Court Supplier (Hoflieferant) to the German Emperor and King, is an exceptional surviving example of imperialera luxury retail. The box originates from the companys historic address at Friedrichstrae 157, one of Berlins most important commercial streets during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The hat box is crafted in the classic oval form, showing authentic storage and usage