Rapilly Collection

Woman in the Crown or Couronne hairdo, 1783
Woman in the Crown or Couronne hairdo, a backcombed hairstyle surmounted by a pouf hat with pleats, pearls and tassels. Tape renverse surmonte d un Pouf a plis ronds avec des perles et 2 Glands dit a

Hairstyle with large curls and a straw hat
Woman in hairstyle with large curls and a straw hat decorated with flowers. Coeffure a grosses Boucles avec un Chapeau orne de fleurs

Woman in spotted Pennsylvania hat, 1783
Woman in spotted Pennsylvania hat. Chapeau tigre a la Pensilvaine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable Hairstyles of 1783

Woman in hairstyle with large curls under a straw hat, 1783
Woman in hairstyle with large curls under a straw hat. Coeffure a grosse Boucles avec un Chapeau de paille. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable

Woman in English-style hat decorated with ribbons and flowers. Chapeau a l Anglaise. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable Hairstyles of 1783

Hedgehog hairstyle tied with a ribbon with a Nizarras diamond pin. Herisson ceint d un Ruban avec une Epingle de diamant a la Nizarras

Woman with ringlets in a polka-dotted hat, 1783
Woman in a polka-dotted hat decorated with ribbons. Hairstyle with falling curls or ringlets. Chapeau mouchete garni de Rubans, Boucles negligees

Woman in a Lyonnaise bonnet seen from the front, 1783. Bonnet a la Lionnaise vu de face. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable Hairstyles of 1783

Woman in a rumpled bonnet, 1783
Woman in a rumpled bonnet. Bonnet neglige. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable Hairstyles of 1783, Suite des Coeffures a la Mode en 1783

Woman in hairstyle with ringlets called the Jamaican, 1783
Woman in hairstyle with ringlets called the Jamaican. Coeffure a la Jamaique. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable Hairstyles of 1783

Woman in straw hat tied with a ribbon called the Jeannette. Coeffeur a la Jeannette. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable Hairstyles of 1783

Woman in hairstyle decorated with ribbons and flowers called Childhood. Coeffure a l Engance. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable Hairstyles of 1783

Hairstyle with ringlets and curls surmounted by a Luxembourg pouf. Coeffure en Boucles roulees et flotantes surmontees d un Pouf a la Luxembourg

Woman in a new style of pouf called the Stradre, 1783
Woman in a new style of pouf called the Stradre. Pouf d un nouveau gout dit a la Stradre. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable Hairstyles of 1783

Hedgehog hairstyle from 1783
Hedgehog hairstyle tied with a ribbon decorated with a garland of flowers and three large curls entitled Spring. Herisson ceint d un ruban avec une Guirlande de fleurs et 3 boucles dites a la

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"Rapilly: Unveiling the Glamour of 1783 Hairstyles" Step back in time to the elegance and sophistication of 1783, where women's hairstyles were true works of art. From the woman in the Crown or Couronne hairdo, exuding regal charm, to the captivating hairstyle with large curls under a straw hat - these ladies knew how to make a statement. Intriguingly spotted Pennsylvania hats adorned their heads, adding an element of playfulness to their look. The English-style hat decorated with ribbons took center stage, showcasing their impeccable taste and attention to detail. But it didn't stop there; enter the hedgehog hairstyle tied with a ribbon - an audacious choice that demanded attention wherever they went. And who could forget about those ringlets? Whether peeking out from beneath a polka-dotted hat or cascading freely down their shoulders, they added a touch of romance and femininity. The Lyonnaise bonnet seen from the front was another masterpiece that showcased both style and practicality. Its unique design allowed for effortless elegance while protecting them from the elements. Not every day was picture-perfect though; sometimes even rumpled bonnets made an appearance. Yet even in disarray, these women managed to maintain an air of grace and poise that captivated all around them. And finally, we have the Jamaican-inspired hairstyle with ringlets - truly exotic and daring for its time. It spoke volumes about these women's adventurous spirits and willingness to embrace new trends. Whether tied with ribbons or adorned with hats galore, Rapilly transports us into a world where hairstyles were elevated into art forms themselves. These glimpses into 1783 fashion remind us that beauty knows no bounds when creativity takes hold.