Parure Collection

Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, 1914
Fashionable couples dancing energetically at a ball, observed by an older woman with lorgnette. La Folie du Jour. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching by H

Costume of Granville
5855760 Costume of Granville; (add.info.: Costume of Granville. A woman in her finery. This hairstyle is called the "conine." It is extraordinary that this simple style can appear so)

Costume of Granville
5855761 Costume of Granville; (add.info.: Costume of Granville. A woman in her finery. It is not necessary to visit Granville to see this costume)

Clownfish
Un poisson clown dans son anemone.. Barathieu Gabriel

Dr Schliemanns Discoveries at Mycenae (engraving)
1059707 Dr Schliemanns Discoveries at Mycenae (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Schliemanns Discoveries at Mycenae)

Woman in outfit for St. Moritz in embroidered white frieze
Woman in outfit for St. Moritz in white frieze with skunk trim and wool embroidery. Pour St. Maritz ratine blanche garnie de skunks et brodee de laine

Girl in pale blue outfit with black borders, large hat, holding a rosebud. Robe de fillette. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in tailored suit with riding crop and bowler hat, 1913. Une Amazone. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Bernard Boutet de Monvel from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des

Calakmul funerary mask with collar and earrings, Yucatan Peninsula
JPC252810 Calakmul funerary mask with collar and earrings, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico Late Classic Period (600-900 AD) (Jade) by Mayan; Museo de Antropologia de Campeche

Gems of industrial art, Parure, Louis XVI, by Boucheron (engraving)
5230531 Gems of industrial art, Parure, Louis XVI, by Boucheron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gems of industrial art, Parure, Louis XVI, by Boucheron)

Jewels, plate 39 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot
REV279426 Jewels, plate 39 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot, published by Jules Rouam, Librairie de l Art, Paris, 1887 (colour engraving) by Habert-Dys

Woman in the Knights Cross Chignon with fichu bonnet
Rear view of a woman in the Knights Cross Chignon with fichu bonnet embroidered with pearls. Chignon en Croix de Chevalier

Rear view of womans chignon with curls and feathers called the Qu es-aco. Chignon en Qu es-aco. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery

Rear view of a womans chignon with two pigtails and four papoose curls called the Chancellor. Chignon a la Chanceliere. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle

Woman in the Teresa coiffure with large hood over a bonnet. Coiffure a la Therese, named for Princess Maria Teresa of Savoy-Carignan

Wpman in a round bonnet called a turned-up calash
Woman in a round bonnet with ribbon rosette and two ringlets. The bonnet is called a turned-up calash, Caleche retroussee, after the carriage with a folding top

Woman in her hair in a ponytail under a hunting hat
Woman in a hunting hat, Chapeau de Chasse, with feathers, and hair worn in a ponytail called the flame of love, Flambeau d Amour

Woman in hairstyle with ringlets and a Phrygian hat, Chapeau a la Phrygienne. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of King

Woman in a night cape and large Voluptuese bonnet. Coiffure de nuit, a la Voluptueuse. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era

Woman in hairstyle called Feelings Returned, 1770s
Woman in hairstyle with ringlets, plumes and miniature bonnet called Feelings Returned. Coiffure aux sentiments replies. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle

Woman in the Kiss bonnet, Bonnet au Becquot, with tails hanging behind. Becquot was a slang term for a kiss among the gallants

Woman in a Voltaire bonnet on a high hairstyle with curls and tail. Bonnet a la Voltaire. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from

Woman in a bathers bonnet with frills and ribbons. Bonnet a la Baigneuse. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of King Louis

Woman in bonnet with bells and ribbons, Bonnet aux Clochettes. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of King Louis XVI

Woman in a Pulcinella bonnet with veil tied at the throat. Bonnet a la Polichinelle. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of

Woman in a drapery bonnet, Bonnet a la Draperie, with pearls
Woman in a drapery bonnet, Bonnet a la Draperie, with two strings of large pearls and roses. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from

Woman in the Victory bonnet crowned with leaves and feathers. Bonnet a la Victoire. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of

Woman in high hairstyle crowned with an elegant bonnet with pearls, flowers and plumes. Bonnet elegant avec des perles. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle

Woman in the Suzanne bonnet with lace, ribbons and plumes. Bonnet a la Suzanne, inspired by Mlle. Contat in the role of Suzanne in the Marriage of Figaro

Woman in a Milkmaid bonnet over hairstyle with curls, Bonnet a la Laitiere. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of King

Woman in the Harvester bonnet over a hairstyle with curls, Bonnet a la Moissonneuse. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of

Woman in huge upcombed hairstyle with curls at the nape, surmounted with a bonnet and fichu. Coiffure a la Quinot. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or

Woman in hairstyle and bonnet decorated with two garlands of flowers. Coiffure a la Flore. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from

Woman with her hair combed up and in ringlets, surmounted by a tiny bonnet. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of King

Woman in hairstyle decorated with roses, lace and a box called the Racy Parterre. Coiffure au Parterre galant. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or

Woman in hairstyle with flowers, pearls and cap called the Circassian. Coiffure a la Circassienne. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery

Woman in Moorish bonnet with pearls and flowers over upcombed hairstyle with ringlets. Coiffure a la Mauresque. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or

Woman in the Oriental hairstyle with hat decorated with flowers and feathers, tied with a fur band. Coiffure Orientale. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle

Woman in the sleeping dog hairstyle. Coiffure Chien Couchant. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of King Louis XVI

Woman in a hedgehog hairdo with feathers and flowers and string of pearls. Coiffure Herisson. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery

Woman in hairstyle with ringlets and plumes tied with a love band, 1770s. Coiffure au Bandon d amour. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery

Woman in hedgehog hairstyle with ribbon
Woman in hedgehog hairstyle tied with a ribbon. Coiffure Herisson. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of King Louis XVI

Woman in the Mystery bonnet or the Sleeping Dog, decorated with flowers and feathers. Bonnet au Mystere ou Chien Couchant

Woman in the Asiatic hairstyle, 1770s. Her hair is combed up over a large support pouf and decorated with flowers, pearls, fabric and feathers. Pouf a l Asiatique

Rear view of woman in chignon plaited in three parts with a fichu bonnet. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or Eccentric Finery from the era of King Louis

Woman in the Junon Frigate hairstyle, 1778
Woman with a model ship riding on waves in her elaborate hair inspired by the Frigate Junon, a famous French naval gunship, 1778. Coiffure la Fregate la Junon

Marie Antoinette in elaborate hairstyle crowned
Marie Antoinette, wife of King Louis XVI of France, in elaborate hairstyle crowned with ribbons and pearls, 1770s. Handcoloured lithograph by de Laubadere from Octave Uzannes Stylish Hairstyle or

Illustrations of lingerie from the fashion magazine Art, Gout, Beaute
CHT392218 Illustrations of lingerie from the fashion magazine Art, Gout, Beaute, July 1926 (colour litho) by French School

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"Captivating Parure: A Glimpse into Fashion's Timeless Charms" Step back in time to the enchanting year of 1914, where fashionable couples twirled energetically at a grand ball. The air was filled with elegance and grace as these dashing duos danced their way into history. Meanwhile, Dr. Schliemann's astonishing discoveries at Mycenae transported us to ancient times, unveiling the secrets of a long-lost civilization. Engraved images brought forth tales of opulence and beauty that captivated our imagination. In another corner of the world, a woman donned an exquisite outfit tailored for St. Moritz. Embroidered white frieze adorned her attire, exuding sophistication against the snowy backdrop. She radiated pure elegance in every step she took. A vision in pale blue with black borders emerged before our eyes - a girl whose ensemble spoke volumes about her impeccable taste and style. Her choice showcased both simplicity and refinement, leaving onlookers mesmerized by her understated allure. Not far away, another woman sported a tailored suit complete with a riding crop and bowler hat; it was 1913 after all. Her confident stride epitomized empowerment while embracing fashion-forward choices ahead of her time. Journeying across continents to the Yucatan Peninsula, we marveled at the Calakmul funerary mask embellished with an exquisite collar and earrings. This parure highlighted not only its cultural significance but also its timeless appeal as wearable art. Delving deeper into history's treasure trove came Louis XVI's Parure by Boucheron - gems that embodied industrial artistry at its finest. Engravings immortalized this masterpiece for generations to admire its intricate craftsmanship and regal splendor. Turning our attention towards jewelry fit for royalty, plate 39 from Fantaisies decoratives revealed dazzling jewels engraved by Gillot.