Mules, France, ca. 1796 antique_dresses Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg

Duke of Brunswick and Lüneburg – object” with handwritten additions: “Provisional tunic Engl

Origin: France

later Prince Regent (1811–1820) and King George IV (1820–1830)

Nile lilies

Likely used for coins or small personal items

Mules, France, ca. 1796 antique_dresses Duke of Brunswick and LüneburgThese rare French mules, dating to circa 1796, are an exquisite example of Directoire era footwear, reflecting the neoclassical elegance that defined late 18th century fashion. Influenced by the rediscovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Directoire style embraced clear shapes, flowing fabrics, and short heels reminiscent of Roman sandalsa tribute to antiquity reimagined for modern sophistication. Crafted from green and yellow striped silk with a leaf