Empire Silk Dress, ca. 1805-1810 #antique-coat Illegible maker's stamp on the

Illegible maker's stamp on the sole

and feminine detailing

This pair of antique high-top lace-up boots from the Edwardian era dates from around 1916

but also an expression of social status and taste

Empire Silk Dress, ca. 1805-1810 #antique-coat Illegible maker's stamp on theThis rare Empireperiod reception dress, dating to ca. 18051810 and originating from France, is an exceptional example of early 19thcentury Neoclassical fashion. Made in the characteristic classical style of the Napoleonic era, the dress features a finely constructed bodice with an internal cotton lining, ensuring the elegant, highwaisted silhouette typical of the period. The dress has long sleeves trimmed with a delicate lace border, with the same