rounded cul at the back of the skirt
complete with an integrated underskirt that supports its shape
a missing buckle
This antique five‑coil bustle from the 1880s is a compact late‑Victorian support made of sturdy cotton and a tightly wound steel coil
while the vines and floral motifs emphasize its natural charm
HEITZ-BOYER Victorian Capote, Paris, 1880s #weddingdress #bridal #wedding #wedding-dress rounded cul at the backThis rare Victorian capote bonnet, dating to the 1880s, is a refined example of Parisian millinery craftsmanship, made by Mon. Heitz Boyer, whose atelier was located at 28 Place Vendme, Parisa prestigious address synonymous with luxury fashion and haute couture. Bonnet designs by Heitz Boyer are held in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, underscoring the historical and artistic value of