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Women in hairstyles and hats of 1788
Woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with ribbons and plumes, and woman in a gauze pouf hat decorated with artificial roses and plumes. Both in hairstyles of ringlets and curls by M. Depain of the rue du Theatre-Francais. Handcoloured lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times, by Le Comte de Reiset, Paris, 1885. The journal of Madame Eloffe, dressmaker and linen-merchant to the Queen and ladies of the court
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Antoinette Aristocracy Artificial Comte Courtier Curls Eloffe Gauze Journal Madame Marie Nobility Plumes Pouf Reiset Ribbons Ringlets Roses Versailles
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This lithograph, titled "Women in Hairstyles and Hats of 1788," showcases two elegant women adorned in the height of 18th-century French fashion. The image, created by the skilled hand of M. Depain on the rue du Theatre-Francais, is a hand-colored masterpiece from the esteemed journal "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times," published in Paris in 1885 by Le Comte de Reiset. The first woman on the left dons a refined gauze pouf hat, a popular choice among the aristocracy during this era. Her hat is artfully decorated with cascading ribbons and plumes, adding an air of sophistication and allure. Her hairstyle, a testament to the intricacy and artistry of the time, boasts ringlets and curls that frame her face and cascade down her back. The woman on the right also wears a pouf hat, but her headpiece is adorned with artificial roses and plumes, creating a delicate and romantic look. Her hairstyle, much like her counterpart, is styled in ringlets and curls, adding to the overall opulence and grandeur of the scene. This image offers a glimpse into the world of Marie Antoinette and the court at Versailles, where the nobility and courtiers took great pride in their appearance and adhered to the latest fashion trends. The intricate details of the women's hats and hairstyles, as well as the hand-colored lithography technique, make this a truly stunning and valuable piece of 18th-century history.
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