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Museo Napoleonico, piazza di Ponte Umberto I, 1.
Until 29 Mar: In quelle trine morbide. Merletti dell’Ottocento dalla Collezione Arnaldo Caprai (19th century lace from the Arnaldo Caprai Collection)

An exhibition of precious textile creations on loan from the renowned Arnaldo Capria collection. Visitors will be able to admire a rich series of trimmings, collars, caps, mantillas, fans, parasols, bonnets and handkerchiefs produced between the 16th and 19th centuries, as well as pieces from the Napoleonic museum, including lace items that belonged to Eugenia, the wife of Emperor Napoleon III. This unique exhibition brings together these fine fabric gems that the great Bonaparte had rendered mandatory in court. Tue-sun h9-19. €5,50, reduced €4

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