bustles evolved from large cage structures to smaller
Interior lining of deep red silk enhances the richness of the garment
The panels depicts a typical Art Nouveau motive
and this exquisite example — originating from England — is a particularly striking survival of early 1770s fashion
he famously whispered that he saw “wonderful things
ROYAL Antique Pair of Lace Handkerchiefs with Tuscany–Württemberg Double Coat of Arms from the Wedding Trousseau of Archduchess Maria Immakulata, c. 1900 #chatelaine bustles evolved from large cageThis exceptional pair of antique lace handkerchiefs, dating to around 1900, represents a rare and museumworthy ensemble from the personal trousseau of Maria Immakulata, born Archduchess of Austria, Princess of Tuscany, and later Duchess of Wrttemberg. As a member of the HabsburgTuscany line, she was closely connected to several imperial dynasties: sisterinlaw of MarieValerie (daughter of Empress Elisabeth Sisi), a greatgreatgranddaughter of Emperor
