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Jabot Collection (#3)

"Jabot: A Fashionable French Ball Accessory with a Historical Twist" Step back in time to the elegant world of 18th-century France

Background imageJabot Collection: Andre Cardinal Destouches, engraved from a medal of 1732, c. 1750 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Andre Cardinal Destouches, engraved from a medal of 1732, c. 1750 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR326104 Andre Cardinal Destouches, engraved from a medal of 1732, c.1750 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Crepy, Louis (b.c.1680); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageJabot Collection: The Comte de Vaudreuil, 1758 (oil on canvas)

The Comte de Vaudreuil, 1758 (oil on canvas)
BAL3147 The Comte de Vaudreuil, 1758 (oil on canvas) by Drouais, Francois-Hubert (1727-75); 225.4x161.3 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: son of the Governor of Santo Domingo; ); French

Background imageJabot Collection: Series Les beaux jours de la vie, A new nobleman, plate 66, illustration

Series Les beaux jours de la vie, A new nobleman, plate 66, illustration
XIR287506 Series Les beaux jours de la vie, A new nobleman, plate 66, illustration from Le Charivari, 2nd July 1845 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

Background imageJabot Collection: Charles Varlet, known as La Grange, in the role of Dom Juan from Don Juan, or

Charles Varlet, known as La Grange, in the role of Dom Juan from Don Juan, or
XIR287015 Charles Varlet, known as La Grange, in the role of Dom Juan from Don Juan, or Le Festin de Pierre by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Moliere (1622-73) 1875 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hillemacher

Background imageJabot Collection: Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau, engraved by Frantz Gabriel Fiesinger

Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau, engraved by Frantz Gabriel Fiesinger
XIR280173 Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau, engraved by Frantz Gabriel Fiesinger (1723-1807) 1797 (litho) (b/w photo) by Guerin, Jean Urbain (1760-1836) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale

Background imageJabot Collection: Moliere as Harpagon, frontispiece illustration from The Miser by Moliere

Moliere as Harpagon, frontispiece illustration from The Miser by Moliere
XIR279777 Moliere as Harpagon, frontispiece illustration from The Miser by Moliere, engraved by Jean Sauve (fl.1660-91) edition 1682 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Brissart

Background imageJabot Collection: Portrait of Antonio Canaletto, title page illustration from Prospectus Magni

Portrait of Antonio Canaletto, title page illustration from Prospectus Magni
XIR279771 Portrait of Antonio Canaletto, title page illustration from Prospectus Magni Canalis Venetiarum, before 1735 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Piazzetta

Background imageJabot Collection: Prince Elector Frederic II of Hessen-Kassel, c. 1785 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Prince Elector Frederic II of Hessen-Kassel, c. 1785 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR267131 Prince Elector Frederic II of Hessen-Kassel, c.1785 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Roslin, Alexander (1718-93); 132x95 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJabot Collection: Portrait of a Man, 1796 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Portrait of a Man, 1796 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR252922 Portrait of a Man, 1796 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Gauffier, Louis (1761-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait d homme; homme; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageJabot Collection: The dancing master (engraving) (b / w photo)

The dancing master (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR252772 The dancing master (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bonnart, Nicolas (c.1646-1718); Bibliotheque Municipale, Versailles

Background imageJabot Collection: Henri Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (1767-1830) as Deputy, engraved by Louis Francois Couche

Henri Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (1767-1830) as Deputy, engraved by Louis Francois Couche
XIR239741 Henri Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (1767-1830) as Deputy, engraved by Louis Francois Couche (1782-1849) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Jacques (19th century) (after)

Background imageJabot Collection: Henri Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (1767-1830) at the Tribune (engraving) (b / w photo)

Henri Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (1767-1830) at the Tribune (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR239740 Henri Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (1767-1830) at the Tribune (engraving) (b/w photo) by Philippoteaux, Felix (1815-84) (after); Bibliotheque Publique et Universitaire, Geneva

Background imageJabot Collection: Henri Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (1767-1830) (aquatint) (b / w photo)

Henri Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (1767-1830) (aquatint) (b / w photo)
XIR239739 Henri Benjamin Constant de Rebecque (1767-1830) (aquatint) (b/w photo) by Esbrard (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageJabot Collection: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR239703 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bollinger, Friedrich Wilhelm (1777-1825); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris, France; German, out of copyright

Background imageJabot Collection: Brid oison, illustration from Act III Scene 14 of The Marriage of Figaro

Brid oison, illustration from Act III Scene 14 of The Marriage of Figaro
XIR239534 Brid oison, illustration from Act III Scene 14 of The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-99) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bayard

Background imageJabot Collection: Jean Bernard Desjean (1645-1711) Baron de Pointis (engraving) (b / w photo)

Jean Bernard Desjean (1645-1711) Baron de Pointis (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR233779 Jean Bernard Desjean (1645-1711) Baron de Pointis (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bonnart, Henri (1642-1711); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageJabot Collection: Portrait of Philippe (1640-1701) Duc d Orleans (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Philippe (1640-1701) Duc d Orleans (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR233737 Portrait of Philippe (1640-1701) Duc d Orleans (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95); Duc de Mouchy Collection, Mouchy

Background imageJabot Collection: Michel Etienne Turgot, 1776 (engraving)

Michel Etienne Turgot, 1776 (engraving)
XIR233004 Michel Etienne Turgot, 1776 (engraving) by Loo, Louis Michel van (1707-71) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageJabot Collection: Count Louis de Marbeuf (1712-86) 1829 (b / w photo)

Count Louis de Marbeuf (1712-86) 1829 (b / w photo)
XIR242711 Count Louis de Marbeuf (1712-86) 1829 (b/w photo) by Allais, Jean Alexandre (1792-1850); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageJabot Collection: Self Portrait (pastel)

Self Portrait (pastel)
XMN196799 Self Portrait (pastel) by Tour, Maurice Quentin de la (1704-88); 64x53 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; Giraudon; French, out of copyright

Background imageJabot Collection: Pierre-Paul de Riquet (1646-1730) Count of Caraman (oil on canvas)

Pierre-Paul de Riquet (1646-1730) Count of Caraman (oil on canvas)
XIR175532 Pierre-Paul de Riquet (1646-1730) Count of Caraman (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 92x73 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageJabot Collection: John Law (1671-1729) (engraving) (b / w photo)

John Law (1671-1729) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR233298 John Law (1671-1729) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe (1659-1743) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: fought a duel over a woman)

Background imageJabot Collection: Silhouette portrait of Johannes the Fremery, George Kockers, 1793

Silhouette portrait of Johannes the Fremery, George Kockers, 1793

Background imageJabot Collection: At Romfords Charter Day the Lord Mayor of London, Sir George Broadbridge ( left )

At Romfords Charter Day the Lord Mayor of London, Sir George Broadbridge ( left ), greeting the Charter Mayor, Councillor, CH Allen, JP. Miss Marjorie Bainbridge is seen on the left

Background imageJabot Collection: Lady in fancy dress gazing out of a window, February 1938

Lady in fancy dress gazing out of a window, February 1938 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N16410

Background imageJabot Collection: Jabot Necktie

Jabot Necktie, Fashion, Engraving 1882

Background imageJabot Collection: SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1820-1906). American womans suffrage advocate

SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1820-1906). American womans suffrage advocate. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1890-1910

Background imageJabot Collection: Victoria Louise & Ernest Augustus

Victoria Louise & Ernest Augustus
Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia, Duchess of Brunswick (Victoria Louise Adelaide Matilda Charlotte (1892 - 1980) - the only daughter and the seventh child of Wilhelm II

Background imageJabot Collection: Riding Dress 1856

Riding Dress 1856
Woman in riding habit: lace jabot, jacket with sleeves en bouffant, trained skirt. Men: strapped pantaloons with floral trim, top hats, one man wears a joinville tie

Background imageJabot Collection: Tailor-Made Circa 1910

Tailor-Made Circa 1910
Tailor-made suit: button detailing, box pleated skirt & long line jacket with velvet collar & western style pocket, a blouse with lace jabot, broad brimmed hat & fur muff

Background imageJabot Collection: Stylish Picnic / 1929

Stylish Picnic / 1929
Three women and one man have stylish picnic

Background imageJabot Collection: Women & Girl 1890S Photo

Women & Girl 1890S Photo
Girl: smocked & embroidered frock with full sleeves. Women: lace jabot, gigot sleeves, lace gloves & fichu, spectacles. Granny sports the hairstyle of her youth

Background imageJabot Collection: Costume / Girl C. 1890

Costume / Girl C. 1890
Older girl in a tight fitting woollen dress, high necked front buttoning bodice, long sleeves with fullness & pleating at the shoulder & broderie Anglaise jabot

Background imageJabot Collection: Husband / Wife Anon 19C

Husband / Wife Anon 19C
He: frock coat with floral buttonhole, wing collar & tie, mutton chop whiskers. She: costume of skirt & jacket bodice with lace lapels, high- necked blouse with a jabot

Background imageJabot Collection: Couple at the races in a costume brochure

Couple at the races in a costume brochure
An elegant couple at the races. He is wearing a frock coat, top hat, grey trousers, cravat and buttonhole. She is wearing a jacket body with gigot sleeves, a high necked blouse and lace jabot



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"Jabot: A Fashionable French Ball Accessory with a Historical Twist" Step back in time to the elegant world of 18th-century France, where the jabot reigned supreme as a symbol of sophistication and style. Originally worn by both men and women, this ornate neckwear became particularly popular during grand balls held at the royal court. Imagine attending one such extravagant event, flipping through the pages of the Royal Almanac to find your name on a score sheet for the Menuet de Strasbourg. The enchanting melodies of Marin Marais' music fill the air as you gracefully dance across the ballroom floor. Fast forward to early spring in 1912, when women's clothing embraced delicate fabrics and intricate details. Adorned with lace and ruffles, dresses were often accompanied by a jabot that added an extra touch of femininity to any ensemble. Even historical figures like George Washington couldn't resist its allure. As America's first president, he understood the importance of making a statement through fashion choices. Picture him donning a crisp white shirt complete with an exquisite jabot while leading his young nation towards greatness. The art world also found inspiration in this fashionable accessory. Francois Boucher captured its elegance in pastel hues around 1741, immortalizing it on canvas for generations to admire. But beyond fashion and art lies another facet of history – Count St. Germain digging in his garden as illustrated in Chroniques de l'. This enigmatic figure was known for his mysterious abilities and connections throughout European courts; perhaps even he wore a jabot while tending to his plants. Not limited to just humans, even animals partook in masquerades. Gustavus Hamilton's whimsical pastel depicts Second Viscount Boyne dressed up in costume – complete with an elaborate jabot – showcasing society's fascination with this trend during 1730-31. While fashion may have been the primary focus, the it also witnessed significant historical events.