Empire Parasol, ca. 1820 vintage_clothing The long feathers of mid

The long feathers of mid blue shading to pale on the tips

these shoes were auctioned at Christie’s together with other garments and accessories from her estate

hardening underwear underwent a further innovation when Wilhelm Huber invented the knotted jersey for Schiesser

all typical of boudoir attire meant for comfort rather than public display

Empire Parasol, ca. 1820 vintage_clothing The long feathers of midVery rare stroll umbrella from the late Empire or early Biedermeier period, ca. 1820. Origin: France. The rails are made of wood and hand forged metal. The stick and the handle are made of mahogany wood. The umbrella is hinged and lockable with a brass cartouche. The tip is made of bone; one part appears to be missing. Brown fringes. For the age: in good to very good condition. We have not fully stretched the umbrella hence the clothespin. The