{"product_id":"boudoir-cushion-cover-duchess-maria-immakulata-of-wurttemberg-born-archduchess-of-austria-1900","title":"ROYAL Boudoir Cushion Cover, from the estate of Duchess Maria Immakulata of Württemberg, born Archduchess of Austria, 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003esquare decorative cushion cover\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to around \u003cstrong\u003e1900\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a beautifully preserved example of \u003cstrong\u003eturn‑of‑the‑century textile craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e. Made from fine lace, the cover is richly adorned with \u003cstrong\u003eall‑round white embroidery\u003c\/strong\u003e and delicate \u003cstrong\u003eValenciennes bobbin lace\u003c\/strong\u003e, a highly prized lace type known for its lightness and intricate patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center, the cover features the \u003cstrong\u003edouble coats of arms of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and Württemberg\u003c\/strong\u003e, positioned beneath a crown - an unusual and historically significant motif that adds both rarity and provenance value. The combination of heraldic symbolism and refined lacework makes this piece especially desirable for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric European textiles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cushion cover is in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent, never‑used condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, a remarkable state of preservation for an item of this age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~ 46 x 46 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cushion cover belongs to Maria Immakulata, née Archduchess of Austria and Duke Robert of Württemberg. Maria was a sister-in-law of Marie-Valerie (a daughter of Empress Sisi\/Elisabeth of Austria), a great-great-granddaughter of Emperor Leopold II of Austria, and a great-great-great-granddaughter of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. On October 29, 1900, Maria married Duke Robert of Württemberg, a son of Duke Philipp of Württemberg and Marie Theresa of Austria, who was five years her senior. An entire trousseau was made for this royal wedding, which likely included this pillow. The cushion cover was probably made in Vienna as a wedding gift to the bride or bridegroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jewels of Maria Immakulata were auctioned for millions of euros at Sotheby's in Geneva in November 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have acquired this cushion cover, along with other wonderful and rare pieces, from the estate of Dr. Alexander Eugen Duke of Württemberg (1933-2024).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical details: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaria Immakulata of Austria (full name: Maria Immakulata Rainera Josepha Ferdinande Theresia Leopoldine Antoinette Henriette Franziska Karoline Aloysia Januaria Christine Philomena Rosalia; * September 3, 1878 in Baden (Lower Austria); † November 25, 1968 at Altshausen Castle, Altshausen, Baden-Württemberg) was a born Archduchess of Austria as well as Princess of Tuscany and by marriage Duchess of Württemberg.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaria Immakulata was descended from the House of Habsburg. She was the seventh child and fourth daughter of Archduke Karl Salvator of Austria-Tuscany and his wife Maria Immaculata of Naples-Sicily. Maria Immaculata died in 1968 at the age of 90 at Altshausen Castle in Württemberg, where she was also buried.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTIQUE GOWN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55435239358851,"sku":"","price":580.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/IMG_8611.jpg?v=1745604422","url":"https:\/\/www.antique-gown.com\/products\/boudoir-cushion-cover-duchess-maria-immakulata-of-wurttemberg-born-archduchess-of-austria-1900","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}