Isabella’s Opera Coat Gifts
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Isabella's Opera Coat Purse
$135.00
This Purse is inspired by Isabella Stewart Gardner's luxurious opera coat, made by the House of Worth. In keeping with a revival of interest in eighteenth-century styles, the opera coat imitates a garment inspired by men’s clothing that was worn by Marie Antoinette. The coat is made of purple silk velvet with elaborate embroidery of metallic threads and glass beads.
Expertly hand-embroidered by master zardozi artisans, this Gardner exclusive is a jeweled masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship, a tribute to Isabella Stewart Gardner and a modern heirloom to be treasured forever.
The opulent and regal velvet Purse features elaborate embroidery and is embellished with semi-precious stones. The Purse has a top flap magnetic closure with a satin lining with one interior pocket and two interior slit pockets lined with gold. Elevate your ensemble to Gardner status with this purse!
Handmade in India
Purse measures 8"W x 5"H x 2.5"D
Removable gold-toned chain shoulder strap 24" drop; chain can be doubled up to create a hand-held bag
Charles Frederick Worth (British, 1825 -1895) for House of Worth (Paris, 1858-1956)
Coat, late 1880s -1890s. Silk velvet with embroidery and beading, height: 139.7 cm (55 in.) Peabody Essex Museum, gift of Isabella Stewart Gardner.
Image courtesy of the Peabody Essex Museum.
Isabella's Opera Coat Medium Box
$165.00
This Box is inspired by Isabella Stewart Gardner's luxurious opera coat, made by the House of Worth. In keeping with a revival of interest in eighteenth-century styles, the opera coat imitates a garment inspired by men’s clothing that was worn by Marie Antoinette. The coat is made of purple silk velvet with elaborate embroidery of metallic threads and glass beads.Expertly hand-embroidered by master zardozi artisans, this Gardner-exclusive is a jeweled masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship, a tribute to Isabella Stewart Gardner and a modern heirloom to be treasured forever.
The opulent and regal velvet Box features elaborate embroidery with metallic threads. It is embellished with semi-precious stones and an elegant metallic tassel. The Box is lined with sateen Use this Gardner-style Box as a keepsake box, treasure box, bedside table box, or entry way decoration.
Handmade in India
Box measures 8" x 8" x 2.5"
Charles Frederick Worth (British, 1825 -1895) for House of Worth (Paris, 1858-1956)
Coat, late 1880s -1890s. Silk velvet with embroidery and beading, height: 139.7 cm (55 in.) Peabody Essex Museum, gift of Isabella Stewart Gardner.
Image courtesy of the Peabody Essex Museum.
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