Mantelet Collection

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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

The picture exhibition at the Paris Salon, 1865, Looking at Manet's Olympia (engraving)
5913094 The picture exhibition at the Paris Salon, 1865, Looking at Manet's Olympia (engraving) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: Woman in bonnet)

Near an omnibus station, the Palais-Royal in 1875, 1898 (litho)
5913103 Near an omnibus station, the Palais-Royal in 1875, 1898 (litho); (add.info.: Near an omnibus station, the Palais-Royal, 1875)

Racing at the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1862. Woman in violet crinoline dress
5913091 Racing at the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1862. Woman in violet crinoline dress and mantelet cape watching the horse racing in the park. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fashionable couple in front of the Ambigu Theatre, 1861. Man in jacket and check trousers
5913090 Fashionable couple in front of the Ambigu Theatre, 1861. Man in jacket and check trousers, woman in blue crinoline dress and black mantelet

The Square of the Tuileries in 1870, 1898 (litho)
5913100 The Square of the Tuileries in 1870, 1898 (litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); (add.info.: The Square of the Tuileries, 1870)

Stopped at a barricade, a pass from the Paris Commune, 1871. Two fashionable women in crinoline dresses and hats show papers to a soldier with rifle. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

The court at Compiegne, 1869. Madame de M. watching the hunting party start. Woman in violet dress with crinoline empire, black ribbon belt and black lace bib and apron

On a balcony in the rue de Rivoli, Paris, 1864. Woman with mustard crinoline dress with pelerine. The Louvre and Jardin des Tuileries across the street. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Couple in front of the Ambigu Theatre, 1857
Fashionable couple in front of the Ambigu Theatre, 1861. Man in jacket and check trousers, woman in blue crinoline dress and black mantelet

Children in the Tuileries Gardens, 1859. Woman in crinoline and manteau imperatrice (hooded fur cape) and muff, children in bonnets and bloomers or pantalettes with hoop and ball

Woman in embroidered dress of duvetin with otter trim, 1913
Woman in embroidered sheath dress of stained-glass-blue duvetyn twill fabric with otter fur trim and otter muff. Robe de duvetin bleu vitrail brodee au point lance et garnie de loutre

French womans fashion, Directory era, 1795. Woman with pet dog and stick. She wears a striped dress, black mantelet, and hat of ribbons in white, pink and green

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

Henry V the Great, Count of Luxembourg and Laroche, 1216-1281.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez

Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton and Argyll, Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1723-1792, British

Wedding gift to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
A mantelet of ostrich feathers, presented to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon by the farmers of South Africa on the occasion of her marriage to Prince Albert

Reading LA Mode 1840
A young woman reading a copy of " La Mode" wears a pink bonnet & possibly a pelerine- mantelet over a white dress whose hem is decorated with a flounce bordered in lace. Date: 1840

Afternoon Mantlet 1913
Mantlet in a bold red floral fabric with black collar & turned-back cuffs worn with a black hobble skirt, soft hat or toque & drop earrings

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The mantelet, a fashionable accessory of the 19th century, made its mark in both the world of fashion and art. This versatile garment was often seen adorning stylish women as they strolled through the streets of Paris or attended cultural events. In the picture exhibition at the Paris Salon in 1865, visitors were captivated by Manet's Olympia. Amongst them, a woman wearing a mantelet could be spotted, her eyes fixed on this scandalous masterpiece that challenged societal norms. Near an omnibus station at Palais-Royal in 1875, another lady donned a mantelet while observing passersby. The lithograph from 1898 captured her elegant silhouette against the bustling backdrop of city life. At Bois de Boulogne in 1862, horse racing enthusiasts gathered to witness thrilling competitions. A woman dressed in a violet crinoline dress and adorned with a mantelet cape stood out amongst the crowd. A handcoloured lithograph immortalized this fashionable spectator enjoying an afternoon at the park. Fashionable couples also embraced this trend as they frequented theaters like Ambigu Theatre. In 1861 and again in 1857, men sported jackets while their female companions wore crinoline dresses paired with black or blue mantelets respectively. These ensembles exuded sophistication and charm. Even amidst historical events such as barricades during the Paris Commune in 1871 or gatherings at Compiegne court in 1869, women found ways to incorporate their beloved mantelets into their attire - proof that style knows no bounds. Whether standing on balconies overlooking Rue de Rivoli or enjoying leisurely moments with children at Tuileries Gardens, these women showcased their impeccable taste by accessorizing with embroidered duvetin dresses trimmed with otter fur - truly embracing elegance even down to every detail. The mantelet became more than just a fashion statement; it became an emblem of the era.