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Lappets Collection

Lappets, a fashion accessory that has stood the test of time, can be found in various forms and styles throughout history

Background imageLappets Collection: Sydney, Lady Morgan, authoress of 'The Wild Irish Girl', 1856. Creator: Smyth

Sydney, Lady Morgan, authoress of "The Wild Irish Girl", 1856. Creator: Smyth
Sydney, Lady Morgan, authoress of "The Wild Irish Girl", 1856. Lady Morgan is to be numbered amongst self-educated geniuses

Background imageLappets Collection: TemminckAśs tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) male during courtship display

TemminckAśs tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) male during courtship display
Temminck's tragopan (Tragopan temminckii) male during courtship display, showing red-blue lappets. Tibet, China

Background imageLappets Collection: FASHION & FLOWER BOOK

FASHION & FLOWER BOOK
Grey patterned robe with long tight sleeves; a matching pelerine-mantelet with the lappets tied behind to form a bustle. A crucifix on a black ribbon is also worn. circa 1840

Background imageLappets Collection: Detail of a Stomacher, c. 1730-50 (silk & linen)

Detail of a Stomacher, c. 1730-50 (silk & linen)
3061947 Detail of a Stomacher, c.1730-50 (silk & linen) by English School, (18th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageLappets Collection: Sleeve Ruffle (Engageante) and Lappets (Joined), France, 1740s. Creator: Unknown

Sleeve Ruffle (Engageante) and Lappets (Joined), France, 1740s. Creator: Unknown
Sleeve Ruffle (Engageante) and Lappets (Joined), France, 1740s

Background imageLappets Collection: Pair of Lappets (Joined), France, 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown

Pair of Lappets (Joined), France, 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Lappets (Joined), France, 1875/1900

Background imageLappets Collection: Pair of Lappets, France, 1750s. Creator: Unknown

Pair of Lappets, France, 1750s. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Lappets, France, 1750s

Background imageLappets Collection: Lappet, France, 1780s. Creator: Unknown

Lappet, France, 1780s. Creator: Unknown
Lappet, France, 1780s

Background imageLappets Collection: Pair of Lappets (Joined), France, 1880s. Creator: Unknown

Pair of Lappets (Joined), France, 1880s. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Lappets (Joined), France, 1880s

Background imageLappets Collection: Collar with Lappets, Belgium, 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown

Collar with Lappets, Belgium, 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Collar with Lappets, Belgium, 1875/1900

Background imageLappets Collection: Lappets and Cap Crown, Flanders, 1740s / 50s. Creator: Unknown

Lappets and Cap Crown, Flanders, 1740s / 50s. Creator: Unknown
Lappets and Cap Crown, Flanders, 1740s/50s

Background imageLappets Collection: Pair of lappets and cap crown, Flanders, 1780s. Creator: Unknown

Pair of lappets and cap crown, Flanders, 1780s. Creator: Unknown
Pair of lappets and cap crown, Flanders, 1780s

Background imageLappets Collection: Lappet, Flanders, 1750s. Creator: Unknown

Lappet, Flanders, 1750s. Creator: Unknown
Lappet, Flanders, 1750s

Background imageLappets Collection: Fashionable woman in cornett hat at an art class, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)

Fashionable woman in cornett hat at an art class, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986641 Fashionable woman in cornett hat at an art class, 1801 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in cornett hat at an art class)

Background imageLappets Collection: Vase and cover (white jade)

Vase and cover (white jade)
619013 Vase and cover (white jade) by Chinese School (18th century); 24.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Baluster shape and lozenge section with stylised dragon handles to the neck)

Background imageLappets Collection: Pius V, c. 1566 (engraving)

Pius V, c. 1566 (engraving)
2962111 Pius V, c. 1566 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Saint Pius V (1504 - 1572)

Background imageLappets Collection: Cloisonne vase, mark of the Hayashi Chuzo workshop, Meiji period

Cloisonne vase, mark of the Hayashi Chuzo workshop, Meiji period
495366 Cloisonne vase, mark of the Hayashi Chuzo workshop, Meiji period, late 19th century (ceramic) by Japanese School, (19th century); height: 60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLappets Collection: Rear-view of fashionable woman, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)

Rear-view of fashionable woman, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986590 Rear-view of fashionable woman, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Rear-view of fashionable woman, 1800)

Background imageLappets Collection: Fashionable woman in Madras check dress, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)

Fashionable woman in Madras check dress, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986548 Fashionable woman in Madras check dress, 1800 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Fashionable woman in Madras check dress, 1800)

Background imageLappets Collection: Bracelet - Costume 1847

Bracelet - Costume 1847
White dress: single scallop edged lace flounce & worn with a pelerine with lappets. Blue dress: long sleeves, white cuffs & trimmed en tablier; worn with a mantelet. Date: 1847

Background imageLappets Collection: Lappet Moth - on tree-bark - has its wings

Lappet Moth - on tree-bark - has its wings and antennae in folded position that makes it looks like a small twig. Bohol, Philippines. February. Gastropacha sp. probably pardale

Background imageLappets Collection: Small Lappet (Phyllodesma ilicifolia) adult, camouflaged amongst dry leaves, Cannobina Valley

Small Lappet (Phyllodesma ilicifolia) adult, camouflaged amongst dry leaves, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, North Italy, March

Background imageLappets Collection: Lappet Moth (Gastropacha quercifolia) larvae, congregation on hawthorn twig, Oxfordshire, England

Lappet Moth (Gastropacha quercifolia) larvae, congregation on hawthorn twig, Oxfordshire, England, May

Background imageLappets Collection: Lappet Moth (Gastropacha quercifolia) cocoon, attached to hawthorn twig, Oxfordshire, England, June

Lappet Moth (Gastropacha quercifolia) cocoon, attached to hawthorn twig, Oxfordshire, England, June

Background imageLappets Collection: Lappet Moth (Gastropacha quercifolia) full grown larva, on hawthorn twig, Oxfordshire, England, May

Lappet Moth (Gastropacha quercifolia) full grown larva, on hawthorn twig, Oxfordshire, England, May

Background imageLappets Collection: Lappet Moth (Gastropacha quercifolia) adult, resting on tree trunk, Oxfordshire, England, July

Lappet Moth (Gastropacha quercifolia) adult, resting on tree trunk, Oxfordshire, England, July

Background imageLappets Collection: Cambridge / Augusta / Photo

Cambridge / Augusta / Photo
AUGUSTA OF HESSE DUCHESS of CAMBRIDGE Wife of Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge Date: 1797 - 1889

Background imageLappets Collection: Plum Lappet (Odonestis pruni) adult male, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley

Plum Lappet (Odonestis pruni) adult male, resting on lichen covered twig, Cannobina Valley, Piedmont, Northern Italy, july

Background imageLappets Collection: Ephyra stage of Aurelia jellyfish

Ephyra stage of Aurelia jellyfish
Ephyra stage of an Aurelia jellyfish, light micrograph. This ephyra is a life stage of the common jellyfish (Aurelia aurita). The ephyra has eight arms, the tips of which are called lappets

Background imageLappets Collection: Costume & Doll 1859

Costume & Doll 1859
Purple dress with bouillons at the hem, vertical trim & pelerine bodice. Green & black dress with double skirt & funnel sleeves with epaulettes. Girl in knee-length grey dress

Background imageLappets Collection: Fashions for April 1851

Fashions for April 1851
Evening corsages including a lace bertha & bows (echelles); fringed green pardessus; black lace edged mantle with collar; purple morning dress: jacket corsage with tabbed basque

Background imageLappets Collection: Court Dress ?1825

Court Dress ?1825
Gala dress? Blue & white gown with a long train & trimmed with gold, pearls & rubies. The bodice is decorated with a row of gold clasps. The sleeves are slashed

Background imageLappets Collection: Lace Caps Etc C. 1863

Lace Caps Etc C. 1863
Chemisettes, habit-shirts, under-sleeves, a canezou or fichu, lace bonnets with lappets & flowers & a spoon bonnet trimmed with ostrich plumes

Background imageLappets Collection: Lingerie & Caps 1851

Lingerie & Caps 1851
French lingerie & caps. The blouses are decorated with a profusion of lace especially at the cuffs where various styles are used including vandyked & scalloped edges

Background imageLappets Collection: Bonnets & Hats 1860S

Bonnets & Hats 1860S
Hat designs by Mademoiselle Herst: a flat shaped hat tied to the head with broad lappets or bonnet strings. Trimmed with lace, ribbon, artificial flowers & beaded fringing

Background imageLappets Collection: Lappet Moth - female

Lappet Moth - female
JLMO-1158 Lappet Moth - female Gastropacha quercifolia John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageLappets Collection: Lappet Moth - on a tree-bark - has it's wings and antennae in 'unfolded position' that transforms it

Lappet Moth - on a tree-bark - has it's wings and antennae in "unfolded position" that transforms it
ANZ-971 Lappet Moth - on a tree-bark - has it's wings and antennae in "unfolded position" that transforms it from "a small twig" into a "normal moth" ready to take

Background imageLappets Collection: Lappet Moth - on tree-bark - has its wings and antennae in 'folded position' that makes it looks

Lappet Moth - on tree-bark - has its wings and antennae in "folded position" that makes it looks like a small
ANZ-970 Lappet Moth - on tree-bark - has its wings and antennae in "folded position" that makes it looks like a small twig Bohol, Philippines. February. Gastropacha sp

Background imageLappets Collection: Newest Bonnets for 1868

Newest Bonnets for 1868
Spring & summer bonnets designed to be worn at the front of the head. Trimmings: lace, flowers, an aigrette & veils. All have lappets while some resemble small lace caps

Background imageLappets Collection: Polonaise Dresses 1868

Polonaise Dresses 1868
Polonaise dresses: double skirts, chemisettes & low bodices & over-skirts caught up with bows. The girls dress has a sack back & the over- skirt opens at the front

Background imageLappets Collection: Costume / Flower Arranging

Costume / Flower Arranging
Lace jackets: one black the other white with pink ribbon trim. Green plaid dress: no waist seam, ornamented with black ribbon held in place by tiny bands

Background imageLappets Collection: Le Follet Fashions 1850S

Le Follet Fashions 1850S
NB: Bows arranged on the bodice like echelles & fringing; open bodice with a habit shirt; a waistcoat body; white dress with plaid sash crossed over the bodice & floating ends

Background imageLappets Collection: Costume / Garden 1850S

Costume / Garden 1850S
Green floral print dress; pink dress with a lace bertha; open corsage, chemisette & 3/4 sleeves with engageantes; lace caps with lappets; coiled hair with gold comb, plume & pearls

Background imageLappets Collection: Bonnet / August 1868

Bonnet / August 1868
A bonnet of the shape then fashionable worn at the front of the head and with lappets fastened beneath the chin. Trimming include yellow flowers & a pom-pon

Background imageLappets Collection: Costume May 1869

Costume May 1869
Girl: over-skirt with apron front, fringing & bows. Brown polonaise with train & sleeves with volans; white dress with pelerine cape, sash bow & over-skirt raised at the back



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Lappets, a fashion accessory that has stood the test of time, can be found in various forms and styles throughout history. From detailed flower books to intricate sleeve ruffles, they have adorned garments with elegance and grace. In the 18th century, a detail of a stomacher from the 1730s-50s showcases lappets made of silk and linen. These delicate additions added flair to women's attire during this period. Nature also finds its way into the realm of lappets. The TemminckAśs tragopan male bird displays vibrant lappets during courtship rituals. Similarly, the Lappet Moth flaunts its wings on tree bark, showcasing nature's own version of these decorative appendages. Moving forward in time, France becomes synonymous with exquisite lappet designs. A pair of joined lappets from the 1740s features sleeve ruffles that exude sophistication. Another set from the late 19th century showcases unknown creators' craftsmanship through their intricate lacework. Belgium also contributes to this trend with a collar featuring elegant lappets dating back to the late 19th century or early 20th century. This piece demonstrates how they were not limited to clothing but extended to accessories as well. Flanders joins in on this fashionable journey by presenting us with cap crowns adorned with paired lappets from different eras - one set hailing from the mid-18th century and another from around two decades later. Throughout history, whether it be in fashion or nature-inspired designs, they have remained an enduring symbol of beauty and creativity. Their presence adds an extra touch of charm and refinement to any ensemble or display they adorn.