Rococo Silk Belt Pocket, England, ca. 1780 #antikermantel early 20th‑century textiles

early 20th‑century textiles

The accompanying lace blouse features long sleeves

historical costume accessories

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Decent signs of age and wear

Rococo Silk Belt Pocket, England, ca. 1780 #antikermantel early 20th‑century textilesThis charming Rococo belt bag, dating to the 18th century, is the type of small accessory a lady of the house would have worn attached to the belt of her gown to keep essential items close at hand. Pieces like this were both practical and decorative, and they form an important part of Georgian and Rococo fashion history. This example comes from an English collection and survives in good to very good condition. The craftsmanship is delicate and typical