With a mirror behind this impressive "Manteau" from 1759 in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, I saw some interesting reflections.
22 year old Helena Slicher married in this dress with Baron Aelbrecht van Slingelandt. It must have been difficult tho hold each other hands.
Linking to "Weekend Reflections"
Linking to "Weekend Reflections"
That is a funny reflection. I always have to lean out like that to read the plaque in art galleries. I have a hard time reading from a distance and have been told many times to back up.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGreat photos! This dress reminds me of the painting "Las Meninas" by Velasquez.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDifficult to walk down the aisle also.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThere's room for three in that dress
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLoved your comment about the dress. It is spectacular! Paula's comment is spot on, too!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLooks kind of like a whisky bottle, don't you think? :-)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI loved this dress the first time I saw it Marianne, love it even more in reflection!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenVery difficult to walk in a dress like that I imagine! Pretty embroidery though...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSuperbe mm si peu pratique ;o)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLovely shots. Have a great week ahead.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenSo if you lined up the mirror reflection with the portrait on the far wall she would have her head on backwards.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMade me smile:)
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHappy Easter!
I believe I see you in a reflection. What a dress... you could hide people under there.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a dress, it's beautiful but must have been awkward to walk in. I don't imagine it was good etiquette to hold hands in these days anyway!
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In die tijd was het vast veel minder lastig met zo'n jurk.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIsn't that just the strangest of fashions.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHolding hands wouldn't be the only difficulty! what if she just fell doun? What if she wanted to pick something up from the floor?
BeantwoordenVerwijderenthat is one amazing dress. Great reflections too!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt is quite a design and beautiful embroidery but indeed the other half had to walk before her for hooking her arm into his or for holding hands.
She was only able to sit down and God forbid if she had to go to the 'little room' as it really had to be a bit roomy for her to maneuver this sideway sticking skirt.
Hugs,
Mariette
It must have been difficult to do anything in that.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenBelo e interessante este magnifico vestido.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenUm abraço e boa semana.
Most beautiful and I think very hard to hold hands. Very interesting reflection. Lovely captures. This wedding dress is so beautiful.....and so wide, eh.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAbsolutely stunning gown! But so "unwearable!" :-) Beautiful embroidery though. Ah, the romance! And your reflection was perfect.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenA stunning dress !
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