09 May 2010

a Stitch in Time V: a Baron & an Emperor

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Baron Philippe de Rothschild's evening slipper poised on a 19th century carpet with a monumental figure of Napoleon III.


image from Vogue's Book of Houses, Gardens, and People, Horst, Lawford
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4 comments:

  1. Pretty cool shoes. And the carpet is even better!

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  2. I am thrilled that you are continuing this wonderful series, it is such a pleasure. Thank you for your efforts, and for sharing your excellent editorial eye, and point of view.

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  3. Mrs. Blandings, hope did after all and you dreamed of magic carpets and Emperors!

    Lyptis-Yes the carpet is exquisite

    Debra, thank you, This is one of those iconic Horst images(both, see VI) I have etched into my brain. It captures elegance. pgt

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