Black Lace Lingerie Mannequin Porcelain Limoges Box

Black lace lingerie dresses the small mannequin on this porcelain piece, with the lace picked out by hand for a touch of Paris after dark. This retired design was painted by hand on porcelain in Limoges, France.

Little Black Lace

Black lace has been a symbol of French glamour for well over a century, from cabaret costumes to couture fittings. Shown here on a dress form, it becomes a cheeky salute to the lingerie ateliers of Paris, painted in crisp black against the pale porcelain.

Night on the Rive Gauche

• A retired design, hand-painted in Limoges, France
• Fits a fashion, lingerie or Paris boutique grouping
• Makes a striking pair with the white lingerie mannequin

For the Bride and Her Party

This piece makes a memorable bachelorette or bridal shower present, the kind the bride keeps long after the party favors are gone. It also suits an anniversary, a birthday for a friend with a sense of humor, or a Valentine's Day surprise left on the dresser.

Fashion collectors often display the black and white mannequins together on a mirrored tray, where the contrast between the two makes both stand out. Since the design is retired, it is worth adding while one can still be found.