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Journal des Dames et des Modes, Parisian Costume, 25 February 1798, (24): Pear-Shaped Chignon...
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Standing woman with her hair in a pear-shaped knot. Double headband with white gimp. Around the left shoulder a long wool scarf, trimmed with fringes. She wears a japon with short sleeves. Further accessories: earrings, long gloves, shoes with pointed toes. Open book in hand. 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, 25 février 1798, (24): Chignon en poire.... 1798. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.