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Cuff of antique embroidered blue taffeta sleeve…
glimpse of hand stitching, somewhat rough looking linen lining…
floral and metallic embroidery detail…
dated anywhere from late 18th century to Victorian..
Love the careful work, carefree pattern,
and intense ocean blue…
Teal and aqua toned 18th century shoes
Marie Antoinette Style
Adrien Goetz
Metallic embroidered silk pocketbook
mid 18th century
Fine hand embroidery was both an art form and a status symbol
in the 18th century. Embroidered designs of gold and/or silver,
which required great skill to execute, were generally done by a
professional embroiderer for an aristocratic customer.
European silk bodice
18th century
Deluxe Marie Ocean color
Bella Notte
Bella Notte pillows…
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Title quote from Lord Byron
1788-1824
Fabulous blues….I am deeply in love with your photographs!
🙂 Laura
So many blues, so little time. So enjoy your blog. Sea Witch
The shoes are divine!!
Congrats…your blog is realy famous and inspiring…one of my favorite blogs from now 🙂
Found the pictures about these gorgeous antique shoes in another blog and so i came here…found you…GREAT !!!!!
Greetings from Germany
Maide
Like Maide, I followed a photo from another post and found myself in Trouvais-land! What a magical place!! I have a new favourite blog also! Thank you! x
Amy