an entire trousseau was made
This antique five‑coil bustle from the 1880s is a compact late‑Victorian support made of sturdy cotton and a tightly wound steel coil
There is a prefabricated hole in the center for the tip of the umbrella
rounded cul at the back of the skirt
These signs of age are consistent with natural use and storage
HEITZ-BOYER Victorian Capote, Paris, 1880s #weddingdress #bridal #wedding #wedding-dress an entire trousseau was madeThis rare Victorian capote bonnet, dating to the 1880s, is a refined example of Parisian millinery craftsmanship, made by Mon. Heitz Boyer, whose atelier was located at 28 Place Vendme, Parisa prestigious address synonymous with luxury fashion and haute couture. Bonnet designs by Heitz Boyer are held in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, underscoring the historical and artistic value of