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Journal des Dames et des Modes, Parisian Costume, 28 January 1798, (4): Gauze fichu (...)
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Journal des Dames et des Modes, Parisian Costume, 28 January 1798, (4): Gauze fichu (...)

anonymous · 1798 · engraving; hand coloring; paper

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

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Headgear: fichu of tulle on a background of velvet in cherry, decorated with ostrich feathers and aigrette. 'Chemise à la Prêtresse' with a tied ribbon under the bust and long sleeves of silk tricot. Further accessories: earrings with star and clover, flat shoes with crossed laces and pointed toes (cothurnes). The print is part of the fashion magazine Journal des Dames et des Modes, published by Sellèque, Paris, 1797-1839.

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Credit lineJournal des Dames et des Modes, Costume Parisien, 28 janvier 1798, (4) : Fichu de gaz (...). 1798. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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