Multicolored Hat Shaped Limoges Box
Splashed with a mix of bright colors, this hat looks ready for a garden party or a spring derby. The whole hat forms a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box, made in Limoges, France.
Hats Off to Color
Hats have been a favorite theme for Limoges box makers for generations, echoing the days when no lady left home without one. This version trades a single shade for a lively multicolored palette, so it stands apart from more traditional hat boxes. The brim and crown together make a shape that is instantly recognizable.
The Milliner's Shelf
- Hand-painted porcelain made in Limoges, France
- Fits a hat, fashion or millinery collection
- Pairs with purse, glove and parasol pieces
Derby Day to Dresser Top
Place it on a dresser, a hall table or inside a glass curio where the colors can shine. It is a natural choice for a Kentucky Derby party hostess, a Red Hat Society friend, or a milliner's birthday. Grouped with other hat boxes, it adds a burst of color that keeps the display from feeling too formal.
Small Boxes, Long History
Small porcelain boxes became fashionable in 18th-century France, when they held snuff, pills and the tiny beauty patches worn by the court.