Biedermeier Shell Cameo ca. 1848 – Romantic Lovers in a Park ball_gown Manufactured by the iconic Spalding

Manufactured by the iconic Spalding brand

The skirt falls in the slightly pronounced bell shape associated with reception and formal dresses of this era

which underlines its longevity and careful storage

Length: ~ 8”

Biedermeier Shell Cameo ca. 1848 – Romantic Lovers in a Park ball_gown Manufactured by the iconic SpaldingA magnificent Biedermeier shell cameo (ca. 1848) depicting tender love scenes in a garden, capturing the poetic spirit of early 19thcentury Romanticism. Shell cameos of the period frequently featured romantic motifs, and this example is a quintessential expression of that tradition. The finely carved lovers couple stands in an idyllic park setting: the woman wears a dress with the characteristic bellshaped silhouette of the Biedermeier era, while the