Muff

of the Princess Mathilde

This muff belonged to Mathilde-Létizia Wilhelmine Bonaparte (1820–1904), niece of Napoleon Bonaparte. Princess Mathilde was an iconic Second Empire figure, who had a famous literary salon in Paris. The inlaying of the peacock and monal feathers is absolutely remarkable.

  • Auteur(s): Anonymous
  • Dates: Between 1860 and 1870
  • Mode d'acquisition : Manual donation, 1987
  • Matériaux et techniques : Monal pheasant and peacock feathers, ermine trim at the openings, lining of white sheep or goat's wool
  • 1987.1.529