Negligee, France, ca. 1905 #baroqueshoes each is a unique original

each is a unique original that could only be duplicated by using a camera to copy it

They reflect the social and fashion trends of the time

crafted from crinkly “crape anglaise” fabric—a textile specifically reserved for mourning garments

Antique shoe decorations became especially fashionable during this decade

he is credited with influencing the rise of the balloon sleeve in 1892

Negligee, France, ca. 1905 #baroqueshoes each is a unique originalLadies negligee from the 1910s. Origin: France. Unworn condition. Made of silk, decorated with lace intarsia at the chest and lace at the hem. Unworn, excellent condition. The straps are present, as well as the original inner silk paper. Length: ~ 55 cm