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Journal des Dames et des Modes, Parisian Costume, 18 June 1798, Year 6, (44): Fichu with border, with projecting points (...)
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Journal des Dames et des Modes, Parisian Costume, 18 June 1798, Year 6, (44): Fichu with border, with projecting points (...)

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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White straw hat over which a fichu is placed diagonally, trimmed and with protruding points. Gown with long unlined sleeves and a fichu tied under the bust. Further accessories: handkerchief, glove, stockings, shoes with ribbons and pointed toes ('cothurnes'). According to the caption, this representation was drawn from life on the 'Boulevart(!) Montmartre'. The print is part of the fashion magazine Journal des Dames et des Modes, published by Sellèque, Paris, 1797-1839.

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modeprentfashion platesshoes, sandals
Credit lineJournal des Dames et des Modes, Costume Parisien, 18 juin 1798, An 6, (44) : Fichu bordé, à pointes saillantes (...). 1798. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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