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Young woman reading in a day dress with an elaborate hairstyle and bonnet
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Young woman reading in a day dress with an elaborate hairstyle and bonnet
CHT177284 Young woman reading in a day dress with an elaborate hairstyle and bonnet, plate 20 from Galerie des Modes et Costumes Francais, engraved by Etienne Claude Voysard (1746-1812) 1778 (engraving) by Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
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In this whimsical and comical fashion plate, we are transported back to the 18th century, where a young woman captivates us with her unique sense of style. Dressed in an exquisite day dress adorned with lace and ribbons, she exudes elegance and extravagance. But it is her elaborate hairstyle that truly steals the show - a towering creation of curls and braids that defies gravity. Perched atop her head is an exotic parrot, adding a touch of eccentricity to her already outlandish ensemble. The bird seems perfectly at ease on its designated wig perch, as if it were the most natural thing in the world for a lady's coiffure to double as a bird sanctuary. This fashion plate not only showcases the craze for exoticism during that era but also highlights society's penchant for pushing boundaries when it came to personal adornment. It serves as both a satirical commentary on ridiculous fashion trends and an amusing reminder of how far we have come in our sartorial choices. As we gaze upon this engraving by Desrais, one cannot help but be entertained by the sheer audacity of this young woman's ensemble. It reminds us that fashion has always been about self-expression and taking risks - even if those risks involve wearing birds on our heads!
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