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Excellent cravate, monsieur.

Nicolas de Largillierre, 1680, Portrait of a Gentleman (Legion of Honor museum, San Francisco)

The detail of this lace is just exquisite, isn’t it. Both as a painting and as a garment.

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Posted in Accessories, Ties / Neckwear on January 31, 2014 by chloe.chapin@gmail.com.
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