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Elegantia, or Journal of Fashion, Luxury, and Taste for Ladies, February 1808, No. 35: Greek Coiffure...
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Elegantia, or Journal of Fashion, Luxury, and Taste for Ladies, February 1808, No. 35: Greek Coiffure...

anonymous · 1808 · engraving; hand coloring; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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According to the accompanying text (p. 64): 'Coëffure grecque'. Japanese-style dress of mousseline embroidered with diamonds. White satin 'biffon' (?) with embroidered border. Diamond earrings and necklace. 'Shawl amaranthe' (scarf). White satin shoes. Print from the fashion magazine Elegantia, or magazine of fashion, luxury and taste for ladies 1807-1814 (interrupted by the period 1811-1813).

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineElegantia, of tijdschrift van mode, luxe en smaak voor dames, Februari 1808, No. 35: Coeffure Grecque.... 1808. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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