Fragment van een ceremoniele kousenband, van pruisischblauwe ripszijde met het initiaal 'A' (prins Albrecht van Pruissen) in zilverdraad geborduurd (b) en afgezet met zilveren lovers in de vorm van een bloemetje before 1839

This fragment of a ceremonial garter, meticulously crafted from Prussian blue ribbed silk, features the initial 'A' embroidered in silver thread and is adorned with silver sequins in a floral motif. Its creation, by an anonymous artist, speaks volumes about the codes of love and chivalry within royal circles. Consider how garments like these functioned as declarations of affection and allegiance, embodying social status and personal identity. The intimate nature of a garter, typically concealed, adds a layer of intrigue, suggesting a hidden language between giver and wearer. The 'A' embroidered refers to Prince Albert of Prussia. The garter offers us a glimpse into the rituals of courtship and the performance of royal identity. How might such an object, imbued with personal meaning and crafted with such care, reflect both the emotional connections and the political strategies of its time?