#waistcost

[lookingbackatfashionhistory]

• Ceremonial Uniform of a Court Valet who Served in the Private Apartments of Empress Maria Feodorovna Consisting of a Caftan, a Waistcoat, Trousers and Shoes.

Place of origin: St. Petersburg, Russia

Maker: I.P. Lidval Company

Date: 1912-1914

Medium: Cloth, velvet, silk, silk brocade, cotton fabric, gold galloon, cannetille.

[suitandtiefixation]

I don’t remember the last time I wore a bow-tie, but Christmas is always a great time for a come back.