Jabot Collection

French Ball, Royal Almanac, with a score sheet of the Menuet de Strasbourg
XIR252771 French Ball, Royal Almanac, with a score sheet of the Menuet de Strasbourg by Marc Antoine Charpentier (1634-1704) 1682 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Landry, Pierre (c)

Marin Marais, 1704 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR326178 Marin Marais, 1704 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bouys, Andre (1656-1749); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marais (1656-1728)

Woman dancing a minuet in apple-green caraco over a white gilet, white fichu-jabot, pink satin petticoat
FLO4671833 Woman dancing a minuet in apple-green caraco over a white gilet, white fichu-jabot, pink satin petticoat, and green slippers

Portrait of a man, between 1725 and 1750. Creator: English School
Portrait of a man, between 1725 and 1750

Portrait of a man, between 1725 and 1750. Creator: English School
Portrait of a man, between 1725 and 1750

Portrait of a man, between 1725 and 1750. Creator: English School
Portrait of a man, between 1725 and 1750

Francois Boucher, c. 1741 (pastel)
3545969 Francois Boucher, c.1741 (pastel) by Lundberg, Gustav (1695-1786); 59x49 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Count of St. Germain digging in his garden, illustration from Chroniques de l
CHT382413 Count of St. Germain digging in his garden, illustration from Chroniques de l Oeil-de-boeuf sous Louis XIV by Georges Touchard-Lafosse, editions Gustave Barba, Paris

Gustavus Hamilton, Second Viscount Boyne, in Masquerade Costume, 1730-31 (pastel on paper
3086904 Gustavus Hamilton, Second Viscount Boyne, in Masquerade Costume, 1730-31 (pastel on paper, laid down on canvas) by Carriera

Louis XIV (1638-1715) crushing the so-called Protestant Reformed religion with his sword
CHT267169 Louis XIV (1638-1715) crushing the so-called Protestant Reformed religion with his sword, 1685 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Frontispiece illustration from L Impromptu de Versailles by Moliere
CHT279765 Frontispiece illustration from L Impromptu de Versailles by Moliere, engraved by Jean Sauve (fl.1660-91) 1st edition 1663 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Brissart

Bust of Jules Hardouin Mansart, 1698 (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346028 Bust of Jules Hardouin Mansart, 1698 (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; (add.info.: French architect; ); French

Bust of Francois de Crequy, c. 1690 (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346013 Bust of Francois de Crequy, c.1690 (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Eglise Saint-Roch, Paris

Bust of Jean-Baptiste Colbert de Torcy (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346002 Bust of Jean-Baptiste Colbert de Torcy (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Height: 71 cm; Louvre, Paris

The man milliner (colour litho)
REV326162 The man milliner (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info)

Portrait of Louis le Grand, Marquis de Marizy (oil on canvas)
MMT238228 Portrait of Louis le Grand, Marquis de Marizy (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 22x17 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Tomb of Jean-Baptiste Colbert de Torcy (1619-83), detail of Colbert, c
XIR252768 Tomb of Jean-Baptiste Colbert de Torcy (1619-83), detail of Colbert, c.1685-1687 (marble and gilt bronze) (see also 248118, 248119, 248120, 252767, 252769) (b/w photo) by Coysevox

Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816) from Les Contemporains
CHT207830 Francisco de Miranda (1750-1816) from Les Contemporains, March 1895 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lemot, A (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Baron Ludvig Holberg (1684-1754) and the title page of Volume I of his History of Denmark
CHT233038 Baron Ludvig Holberg (1684-1754) and the title page of Volume I of his History of Denmark, published in Copenhagen, 1732 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Fritzsch

Portrait of a Gentleman, Half Length, in Armour, a White Jabot and Crimson Wrap
659263 Portrait of a Gentleman, Half Length, in Armour, a White Jabot and Crimson Wrap, in a Painted Oval, (oil on canvas) by Nattier, Jean-Marc (1685-1766) (attr)

Self-portrait, 1782 (oil on canvas)
5916334 Self-portrait, 1782 (oil on canvas) by Tischbein, Johann Friedrich August (1750-1812); 46x38 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; German, out of copyright

Count of St. Germain, famous alchemist, 1783 (engraving)
XIR382412 Count of St. Germain, famous alchemist, 1783 (engraving) by Thomas, N. (c.1750-1812); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855) from Handbuch der Vermessungskunde
CHT163446 Portrait of Carl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855) from Handbuch der Vermessungskunde published by Metzler in Stuttgart, 1895 (litho) (b/w photo) by German School

Woman in the fashion of 1788
Woman in jacket of Naples blue, petticoat in Naples yellow, large fichu jabot, straw hat decorated with a large violet ribbon tied to the front of her bodice

Frontispiece of the commentary by de la Beaumelle of La Henriade by Voltaire
XIR346125 Frontispiece of the commentary by de la Beaumelle of La Henriade by Voltaire, revised and updated by Freron, published in Berlin and Paris, 1775 (etching) (b/w photo) by Saint-Aubin

Bust of Voltaire (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346120 Bust of Voltaire (marble) (b/w photo) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info)

Bust of Voltaire (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346118 Bust of Voltaire (marble) (b/w photo) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); Comedie Francaise, Paris, France; (add.info)

Bust of Louis XV (1710-74) 1719 (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346027 Bust of Louis XV (1710-74) 1719 (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: French King; ); French, out of copyright

Simple designs for morning wear 1909
Coat and skirt of stripes flannel are shown in the first sketch, while the second costume is of tabac brown linen, made in Princess style. Date: 1909

Portrait of a Gentleman, Standing, Three-Quarter Length
659262 Portrait of a Gentleman, Standing, Three-Quarter Length, Wearing a Brown Jacket with White Jabot, in a Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Hilton, William

George Washington, 1795 (oil on canvas)
3545953 George Washington, 1795 (oil on canvas) by Wertmuller, Adolf Ulrich (1751-1811); 65x53 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Bust of Louis de France (1661-1711) Monseigneur le Dauphin, known as Le Grand Dauphin
XIR346014 Bust of Louis de France (1661-1711) Monseigneur le Dauphin, known as Le Grand Dauphin, 1679 (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); Chateau de Versailles

Fashion plate, at Longchamp, illustration from La Nouvelle Mode
REV326189 Fashion plate, at Longchamp, illustration from La Nouvelle Mode, 1897 (colour litho) by Fournery, Felix (1865-1938) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Portrait of Pierre Crozat (1661 / 5-1740) (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT217863 Portrait of Pierre Crozat (1661/5-1740) (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

George Washington, c. 1790s (oil on canvas)
5673783 George Washington, c.1790s (oil on canvas) by American School, (18th century); 52.7 x 43.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Bust of Louis XIV (1638-1715) 1679 (marble) (b / w photo)
XIR346024 Bust of Louis XIV (1638-1715) 1679 (marble) (b/w photo) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); ChAteau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: bust of Louis XIV; Sun King; ); French, out of copyright

Three persons, from the Month of January (tapestry) (detail of 391182)
XIR391183 Three persons, from the Month of January (tapestry) (detail of 391182) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); Mairie de Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Portrait of Anton Van Leeuwenhoek, illustration from Arcania naturae
CHT382700 Portrait of Anton Van Leeuwenhoek, illustration from Arcania naturae... engraved by Abraham de Blois (17th-18th century) Leiden, 1722 (engraving) by Verkolje

Henri Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (1767-1830) (litho)
PHG242632 Henri Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (1767-1830) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; (add.info)

Titlepage of Sonate a Tre with a portrait of Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713
XIR233200 Titlepage of Sonate a Tre with a portrait of Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Profile of a Woman Wearing a Jabot, (pastel on paper)
650462 Profile of a Woman Wearing a Jabot, (pastel on paper) by Cassatt, Mary Stevenson (1844-1926); 66x44.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Profile of a Woman Wearing a Jabot)

Portrait of Nicolas Boileau, known as Boileau-Despreaux
CHT382402 Portrait of Nicolas Boileau, known as Boileau-Despreaux, engraved by Pierre Drevet (1663-38) 1704 (engraving) by Piles, Roger de (1635-1709) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris

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"Jabot: A Fashionable French Ball Accessory with a Historical Twist" Step back in time to the elegant world of 18th-century France, where the jabot reigned supreme as a symbol of sophistication and style. Originally worn by both men and women, this ornate neckwear became particularly popular during grand balls held at the royal court. Imagine attending one such extravagant event, flipping through the pages of the Royal Almanac to find your name on a score sheet for the Menuet de Strasbourg. The enchanting melodies of Marin Marais' music fill the air as you gracefully dance across the ballroom floor. Fast forward to early spring in 1912, when women's clothing embraced delicate fabrics and intricate details. Adorned with lace and ruffles, dresses were often accompanied by a jabot that added an extra touch of femininity to any ensemble. Even historical figures like George Washington couldn't resist its allure. As America's first president, he understood the importance of making a statement through fashion choices. Picture him donning a crisp white shirt complete with an exquisite jabot while leading his young nation towards greatness. The art world also found inspiration in this fashionable accessory. Francois Boucher captured its elegance in pastel hues around 1741, immortalizing it on canvas for generations to admire. But beyond fashion and art lies another facet of history – Count St. Germain digging in his garden as illustrated in Chroniques de l'. This enigmatic figure was known for his mysterious abilities and connections throughout European courts; perhaps even he wore a jabot while tending to his plants. Not limited to just humans, even animals partook in masquerades. Gustavus Hamilton's whimsical pastel depicts Second Viscount Boyne dressed up in costume – complete with an elaborate jabot – showcasing society's fascination with this trend during 1730-31. While fashion may have been the primary focus, the it also witnessed significant historical events.