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Journal des Dames et des Modes, Parisian Costume, 20 August 1820, (1922): Perkal Capote (...)
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Journal des Dames et des Modes, Parisian Costume, 20 August 1820, (1922): Perkal Capote (...)

anonymous · 1820 · engraving; hand coloring; paper

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

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Standing woman with a 'capote' of cotton batiste (percale) on her head, over which a fichu of muslin decorated with lace. She wears a pelerine of cotton batiste (percale) decorated with 'coques' of muslin and a pleated band with round pleats. Japon of muslin with the same trim. Further accessories: checkered belt, bag, flat shoes. The print is part of the fashion magazine Journal des Dames et des Modes, published by Pierre de la Mésangère, Paris, 1797-1839.

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Credit lineJournal des Dames et des Modes, Costume Parisien, 20 août 1820, (1922): Capote de perkal (...). 1820. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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