When we go to museums, we are surprised to look at things that we used to use at the level of today's powder compacts, mirror or belt. In the 15th–19th centuries in Europe there were accessories that gained popularity, but modern fashion has ignored them.
Portbouquet
This invention was elegant and sophisticated. It looked great not only on a nightstand or low table, but also made it possible to pin a mini bouquet to the dress. The flowers in it were inserted into a special stand - a sponge soaked in water. This way they retained their freshness and smelled of an unsurpassed aroma for a long time.
Today, the porta bouquet exists, but only as a wedding accessory. In any case, modern execution will in no way replicate vintage jewelry.
Chatelain
Externally it's a strap in the form of a chain on which various little things were attached - a small notebook with a pencil, a wallet, a bunch of keys or a watch, as well as many other things that could come in handy at any moment.
The accessory was not a distinctive feature of the nobility - even the poor wore it.
However, for noble citizens with high incomes, the chatelaine was made of precious metals with the addition of stones and rich decoration. Besides, he had no gender. It was worn by men, women and even children.
Carne
This was the name of the ballroom book that every girl had when going to an evening dance event. In the card the order of partners for the dance program of the evening was recorded.
At that time, the ball was considered not only an opportunity to show off the wealth of the family and show off exquisite outfits. Young girls went hunting for suitors. But there was no need to immediately rush into the pool of feelings. The young ladies were invited to dance with all the applicants and only after that make their choice.
Rich heiresses had carnes made of ivory. They have been used many times. It was enough to simply erase the names of previous gentlemen.
Blokholovka
It’s scary to imagine, but at that time fleas were considered common even among noble people. The ladies flirted with the gentlemen, screaming as if from an insect bite. Man had to find and provide proof of his dexterity woman.
But still, small pests brought a lot of trouble, so they came up with a special design to catch them. An egg-shaped product with a mesh surface, inside of which a cloth soaked in syrup was placed. It was placed next to the pillow or placed directly in the girl’s hair.
Fan
This is not just an accessory to help you cool down in hot weather.With the help of a fan, the girls gave secret signs to their gentlemen. Beautiful and richly decorated item could show the status of the family and distinguish the woman from other applicants on a man's heart.
Today most of these things are not used at all. Although it was possible to reintroduce them into everyday life for ladies to create creative images.
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The fan is coming back into fashion. Ladies often carry it in their purse and use it everywhere. In the theater, in a restaurant, in transport, in a clinic.