28 September 2018

Provençal Boudoir Chic



PROVENÇAL

COSTUME 


COLLECTION



1830 Jupon (petticoat) de mariage.
Museum in Grasse 
Alpes-Maritimes France

Contained in a portion of the Fragonard buildings in Grasse. There you will find museums, fragrance shops and the story of perfume.






                                                                 More info; 
                       https://www.fragonard.com/en/factories/costume-museum

This particular exhibition is finished now, but the collection is well worth a visit. Housed in the former residence of  a Marquise, here are some snapshots of the the wonderful building, the perfectly exquisite garments and a very nice chandelier....





1862 (English) Thompson Crinoline. Red flannel drawers and Corset c1865.
1785
1785


Cotton 1820
18th Century 

                                                       

Silk satin 1875

Jupon (petticoat) de mariage 1849
Chatelaines
                     
Second half 18th century
  


1880