Trousseau Collection

Illustration of a 1920s bridal dress Date: 1920s

Mlle Anita, actress with dwarfism, theatrical portrait on stage in velvet gown. Captioned, Cupid's Smallest Victim: twenty-five years old but only twenty-five inches high'

La Bergere Laborieuse, 18th century. Creator: Jean Michel Liotard
La Bergere Laborieuse, 18th century. [The shepherdess at work]

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989472 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

An Excellent Contriver, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield
617047 An Excellent Contriver, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Comic postcard, Engaged couple chatting Date: 20th century

Wedding dress, fashion plate from Costumes Parisiens, 1831 (coloured engraving)
CHT177470 Wedding dress, fashion plate from Costumes Parisiens, 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Empress of the French, Morning Costume (engraving)
1601565 The Empress of the French, Morning Costume (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Empress of the French, Morning Costume)

Selecting the Trousseau (oil on canvas)
474371 Selecting the Trousseau (oil on canvas) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); 102.2x133.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Japanese Marriage Customs, c. 1820 (colour litho)
STC437646 Japanese Marriage Customs, c.1820 (colour litho) by Japanese School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A plate for Illustrations of Japan by Isaac Titsingh (1745-1812)

Cream and red appliqued quilted bedcover, ca. 1850. Creator: Unknown
A cream and red appliqued quilted bedcover made from plain cotton fabrics. The top consists of twelve (12) blocks sewn together by hand

Presents Offered to the Bride (Les Presents offerts ala Mariee), ca. 1633
Presents Offered to the Bride (Les Presents offerts a la Mariee), ca. 1633

Japanese Marriage Customs, pub. 1824. Creator: Japanese School (19th century)
Japanese Marriage Customs, plate from Bijzonderheden over Japan published 1824 (colour litho). A plate for Illustrations of Japan by Isaac Titsingh (1745-1812)

Treasure of Tutankhamen, jewel in the funerary trousseau in which the Pharaoh appears between the god Osiris and the goddess Sekhmet

Arrowheads peduncle and fins on flint, dagger and biconical punches on copper, from the trousseau of the Gobaederra burial (Subijana - Morillas, Alava)

Mesopotamian art. Assyrian Empire. Funerary objects: Necklaces and earrings. Dated in the Old and Middle Assyrian Empire (14th and 12th centuries B.C)

Carina Martin wedding dress, 1958
A high fashion wedding dress in lace tinted with the merest pink, short enough in front to show a stocking and slippered foot

Egyptian Art. Tomb equipment of Gemniemhat. Saqqara, c. 1990 BC. Middle Kingdom. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Trousseau of Princess Mary
Dresses and going away outfits chosen by Princess Mary for her marriage to Viscount Lascelles, later the Earl of Harewood in 1922

Etruscan Art. Italy. Great gold fibula decorated with lions. It comes from Regolini-Galassi tomb. Necropolis of Sorbo. 7th century B.C. Detail. Gregorian Etruscan Museum. Vatican Museums. Vatican City

Metal Age. Gold ornaments with lions head. Womans grave from Arsley, Funen, 4th century. National Museum of Denmark

Boat. From the tomb of Wadjet-hotep at Sedment. Wood. 7th-11
Egyptian Art. Boat. From the tomb of Wadjet-hotep at Sedment. Wood. 7th-11th Dynasty. c. 2150-2050 B.C. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Advert for P. Steinmann Christening robes 1930
Exquisite Christening robe in fine tambour lace, rich cream shade, lined with good jap silk. 1930

A toast to the engaged couple (oil)
BAL34194 A toast to the engaged couple (oil) by Huebner, Carl Wilhelm (1814-79); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; German, out of copyright

Reclining Venus, c. 1540-60 (oil on canvas)
XOS1109240 Reclining Venus, c.1540-60 (oil on canvas) by Sustris, Lambert (1515/20-68); 116x186 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Trousseau of the Duchess of Roxburghe
A huge stack of trunks, portmanteaux, dress baskets and suitcases representing the substantial trousseau of Miss Mary Goelet, American heiress, who married Henry Innes-Kerr

The Brides Trousseau

Royal wedding 1893 - buying trousseau materials
Buying materials for the wedding trousseau of Princess May of Teck(later the Duchess of York, then Queen Mary)(1867-1953) for her marriage to George Duke of York(later King George V)(1865-1936)

Royal Wedding 1919 -- Blind Trousseau Worker
A blind trousseau worker, making a finely knitted coat for Princess Patricias trousseau, operating a flat machine at the workshops of the London Association for the Blind, Churton Street, Victoria

Royal Wedding 1934 - Princess Marinas trousseau
A charming detail of Princess Marina of Greeces trousseau - a cape of ostrich feathers shaded pink and heavy georgette of the same colour

The wedding gifts to the Princess Royal
Emerald and diamond bracelet, and opal and diamond suite, presented to the Victoria(Vicky)(1840-1901)Princess Royal, the eldest daughter of Queen Victoria

60, 000 trousseau for Princess Marie Bonaparte
A page from the Illustrated London News with photographs of the huge number of exquisite gowns on display at the gallery of Monsieur Drecolle, all forming part of a 60

The Duchess of Kent as a Leader of Fashion
A montage of illustrations showing the various elegant and fashionable outfits which formed part of the Duchess of Kents (formerly Princess Marina of Greece) trousseau on marrying, Prince George

The Trousseau 1909
The Trousseau: A happy blonde bride to be shows off her wedding dress to some female friends before the big day. A jealous lady in green views it critically

Armand Trousseau
ARMAND TROUSSEAU French medical

Wedding Trousseau 1908
The wedding trousseau

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"Unveiling the Timeless Elegance: A Journey through Trousseau Treasures" Step into the enchanting world of trousseau, where history and beauty intertwine. Explore a captivating array of artifacts that have adorned brides throughout the ages. Transport yourself to the glamorous 1920s as you gaze upon an exquisite illustration of a bridal dress from this era. The delicate lace and intricate beading evoke a sense of timeless romance. Intrigue awaits as Mlle Anita takes center stage in her theatrical portrait, donning a velvet gown fit for royalty. Despite her diminutive stature, she exudes grace and charm, reminding us that love knows no boundaries. Travel back even further to ancient Mesopotamia, where funerary objects tell tales of eternal love. Admire a mesmerizing necklace from the Assyrian Empire, its craftsmanship reflecting devotion beyond time's grasp. The year is 1958 when Carina Martin walks down the aisle in her stunning wedding dress. Every stitch whispers secrets of dreams fulfilled and promises made—a symbol of hope for future generations. Enter the realm of La Bergere Laborieuse, an 18th-century masterpiece by Jean Michel Liotard. This painting captures both opulence and simplicity—an ode to trousseau's ability to transform ordinary lives into extraordinary stories. Flip through pages from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue circa 1937—where childhood fantasies merge with matrimonial bliss. Discover how even toys played their part in shaping dreams for happily ever afters. "The Vicar of Wakefield" introduces us to "An Excellent Contriver, " showcasing how trousseau transcends mere material possessions—it weaves together hopes, aspirations, and unyielding determination on life's journey towards love. Amidst laughter and joyous anticipation lies an engaging couple captured on a comic postcard from the 20th century—reminding us that true happiness lies not only in the grand gestures but also in the simple moments shared.