Panne Collection

prelude
Gilbert Claes

WW1 - Arab Officers at La Panne, Belgium. Date: 1914

Two gowns from Henri Bendel, New York suggesting they were created or inspired by Vionnet, Paris, and worn by the Warner brothers movie star Irene Delroy, 1930

Two three mats trailers by Le Neptune au Havre in 1882 Painting by Edouard Adam
JLJ4582551 Two three mats trailers by Le Neptune au Havre in 1882 Painting by Edouard Adam (1847-1929) 1882 Paris, Musee de la Marine by Adam, Edouard Marie (1847-1929); Musee de la Marine, Paris

Cow pulling a motor car - a breakdown in the early days of motoring (colour litho)
PER437840 Cow pulling a motor car - a breakdown in the early days of motoring (colour litho) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The child
Massimo Della Latta

the blue cabin
Gilbert Claes

Royal Wedding 1919 -- Princess Patricia of Connaught
Princess Patricia of Connaughts wedding dress (left), and the dresses of the elder and younger bridesmaids. She married Commander Alexander Ramsay RN on 27 February 1919

WW1 - French soldiers on the beach at De Panne, a town and a municipality located on the North Sea coast of the Belgian province of West Flanders on the border with France - November 1914. 1914

With the Belgians at La Panne. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)

Gooch hat, WWI
A lady checks her reflection in a compact mirror and powders her nose while wearing a black panne hat embellished with an osprey feather by Gooch. Date: 1915

La Panne - Belgium - Grand Seafront houses Date: circa 1910s

Albert I & Elisabeth
ALBERT I with queen Elisabeth walking on the sands at La Panne, in the only part of Belgium not occupied by the Germans. They refused to flee to another country. Date: 1875 - 1934

Fancy Dress Hats
These three young women model the latest ideas for what to wear for a head-dress party - very becoming tricorn hats! Made of panne velvet, with ninon veils under the chin

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"Panne: A Prelude to History Unveiled" In the backdrop of World War I, Arab Officers found solace in the quaint town of La Panne, Belgium. Amidst the chaos and turmoil, they sought respite on its serene shores. Hints of elegance were brought forth by two exquisite gowns from Henri Bendel, New York. Their presence suggested a touch of glamour amidst the somberness that engulfed those war-torn days. Transportation woes plagued even earlier times as depicted in Edouard Adam's painting "Two three mats trailers by Le Neptune au Havre in 1882. " A cow pulling a motor car showcased an amusing breakdown during the nascent era of motoring. A vivid image emerges - "the blue cabin, " standing tall against crashing waves and whispering winds. It served as a sanctuary for French soldiers stationed at De Panne during World War I, offering them fleeting moments of tranquility amidst their arduous duties. With unwavering solidarity, Belgian forces stood side by side with their allies at La Panne. Together, they faced adversity head-on and forged unbreakable bonds that would withstand the test of time. The Gooch hat became an emblematic symbol of resilience during WWI. Worn proudly by soldiers who braved unimaginable hardships on foreign soil, it embodied their unwavering spirit and determination to protect what they held dear. Once again, French soldiers graced the sandy beaches at De Panne during World War I. The juxtaposition between warfare and serenity was striking; these brave individuals found solace amidst nature's beauty while fulfilling their duty to defend freedom. Amidst this tumultuous era emerged a poignant figure - "The Child. " Innocence personified within a world ravaged by conflict; their existence reminded us all why we must strive for peace and safeguard our future generations' dreams. Royal Wedding 1919 witnessed Princess Patricia of Connaught's union, a celebration amidst the chaos.