Goldwork garments made for the coronation of Charles X of France in 1825. The first photo shows

Goldwork garments made for the coronation of Charles X of France in 1825. The first photo shows the shoulder of a tabard worn by one of the King’s Heralds, and the other garment is the habit worn by the Dauphin, featuring goldwork on “cloth of gold.” Embroidery of this quality is an underappreciated art form, in my opinion. These are exhibited in the Tau Palace next to Reims Cathedral.

This was the last French royal coronation because the next and last king of France, Louis Philippe I, wisely opted not to have a coronation.

Photos by Charles Reeza