1869 – Red Silk Dress
This red silk dress embodies the late 1860s transition in fashion towards the bustle and the period’s taste for bold colors and intricate detailing.
Tag: lace
chantilly lace
Chantilly lace is a kind of bobbin lace popularized in 18th century France. It is identifiable by its fine ground, outlined pattern, and abundant detail, and was generally made from black silk thread.
rebato
A large standing lace collar supported by wire, worn by both men and women in the late 16th and early 17th century.
falling band
A flat and broad white collar often with lace on the edges, worn by men and women in the 17th century.
guipure lace
Guipure lace is a type of continuous bobbin lace made without a mesh ground; its motifs are connected by bridges or plaits.
1840 – Queen Victoria’s Wedding Dress
When Queen Victoria wore this white dress of Spitalfields silk and Honiton lace to her wedding in 1840, she broke from royal custom and encouraged a lasting tradition for Western bridal fashion.
1642 – Ferdinand Bol, Portrait of a Woman
A highly successful artist in Amsterdam, Ferdinand Bol, much like Rembrandt, became known for the detailed characterization of his sitters–in particular his portraits of women. As is typical of a betrothal portraits, this image displays the sitter’s wealth through her lavish textiles and jewelry.
Medici collar
A collar that stands upright on the back of the neck and opens in the front. This type of ruff was introduced to France by Marie de’ Medici in the 16th century, taking her name two centuries later.
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