What is a siège d'amour?
Made to measure by the prominent (yet discrete) cabinetmaker Louis Soubrier in 1890, the siège d'amour, or "seat of love," was delivered to the Parisian bordello Le Chabanais for the future king's personal use. The design allowed the infamous playboy prince to amuse himself in numerous ways, including with two ladies at the same time.
What is the'siege d'amour' chair?
Known romantically as a ‘siege d’amour’, or love-seat, this chair allowed the distinctly unathletic Bertie to have his way with two women simultaneously, all with the minimum of effort. After years hidden away from public view, the love seat now features in a BBC documentary about Edward VII’s life before he reached the throne.
Is there a reprint of Chanson D'Amour?
La fée aux chansons (D major) . Info. Paris: J. Hamelle, n.d. [1882]. Plate J. 1973 H. For medium voice. Actually a reprint; plate not visible. Worldcat seems not to list a publication of No.2 quite so early? 1. Chanson d'amour (G major) . Info. Paris: J. Hamelle, n.d. [1882]. Plate J. 1975 H. For high voice.
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