The Ornamented Being
Ornamented: -verb: Adorn; beautify. Be·ing: -noun: Fulfillment of possibilities; essential completeness.
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Time travellers: Bregie Heinen and Jablonski looked almost fit for the Regency period at times
… Honestly DM the best you could come up with is ‘The Regency period’?
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Darling, what ever shall we wear for the Zombie Apocalypse?
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… for once I’m actually at a loss for words.
Fourth quarter 19th century
FrenchMetAnyone want to take a crack at guessing what this was worn for/with?Maybe it’s part of a folk costume? Or part of something worn in a particular region of France? -
c. 1880-99
The Met says: A rare example made from the heads and feathers of gulls, this accessory set represents the passion for using bird feathers and bird parts to decorate hats and other high-style fashion accessories in the 19th century. The practice ended in the early 20th century as birds were becoming extinct in order to supply the fashion industry. Even among examples from the period, this set stands out for its unusual design. The nestling of the two heads on the muff enhances the overall sense of warmth provided by the object, while the neckpiece draws attention to the wearer’s own swan-like neck. A set like this would have been been worn by an elite member of society who could afford to be somewhat unconventional in her taste.
