1869 Yachting dress worn to Suez Canal opening by Henry Creed & Co., London (Chateau de Compiegne)

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The bustle-like line of Empress Eugenie's British-made white suit for the opening of the Suez Canal is evident in this picture.

Photo credit - Stephane Marechalle.

1869 Yachting dress worn to Suez Canal opening by Henry Creed & Co., Londres (Château de Compiègne) photo credit - Stéphane Maréchalle 2
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Keywords:  1869, Creed, Marechalle, Empress Eugenie, Empress, Bonaparte family, French, high neckline, collar, buttons, jacket, lapels, long close sleeves, pockets, full skirtengageantes, lace, quarter length sleeves, deep vee waistline

Feb 5, 2010 12:23 PM
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