Mules, France, ca. 1796 #kleid Rimless glasses with original glasses

Rimless glasses with original glasses chain and one temple

smaller pocket was probably used to carry a handkerchief

Probably from the small shoe factory of Jesse Thompson

this piece features delicate embroidery and retains its graceful silhouette

wooden baubles

Mules, France, ca. 1796 #kleid Rimless glasses with original glassesThese rare French mules, dating to circa 1796, are an exquisite example of Directoire era footwear, reflecting the neoclassical elegance that defined late 18th century fashion. Influenced by the rediscovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Directoire style embraced clear shapes, flowing fabrics, and short heels reminiscent of Roman sandalsa tribute to antiquity reimagined for modern sophistication. Crafted from green and yellow striped silk with a leaf