White Lingerie on Mannequin Porcelain Limoges Box Figurine

Soft white lingerie drapes a slender mannequin on this porcelain piece, giving it a bridal, trousseau feel. It is a hand-painted porcelain Limoges box made in Limoges, France, with gentle feminine detail.

The Trousseau Tradition

In French families a bride once assembled a trousseau of fine linens and lingerie before the wedding, often sewn and embroidered over many months. This mannequin calls up that tradition, with white lingerie standing in for all the hopeful preparations that come before the big day.

Something White for the Bride

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Fits bridal, fashion or lingerie groupings
• A cheeky but graceful bridal shower or honeymoon present

Dressing Room Display

After the wedding, this piece tends to settle onto a dresser or a vanity, where it brings back memories of the shower and the dress fittings. It makes a lovely companion to the black lace mannequin, the two together suggesting before and after the honeymoon.

It also suits a seamstress, a bridal shop owner or anyone who works in fashion, and it has a lighter, more romantic mood than most fashion subjects. Set it near a framed wedding photo or a bowl of pearls for a soft, pale display.