Boudoir Robe, America, ca. 1877 ball_gown the Prince of Wales's feathers

the Prince of Wales's feathers were widely used in fashion

Unworn suede gloves (short)

Subtle signs of age and wear

The motif is distinctly floral

offering a glimpse into the transitional elegance between Belle Époque and early modern style

Boudoir Robe, America, ca. 1877 ball_gown the Prince of Wales's feathersThis very distinctive boudoir gown, dating to around 1877 and originating from America, is a rare and beautifully preserved example of late Victorian informal wear. Made from thin white batiste, the gown was designed for the private morning hours of a ladys routine typically worn casually over her dressing gown while she remained in her boudoir, attended only by her chambermaid. Such garments combined intimacy, elegance, and ease. The front of the