Fashions for 1788
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Fashions for 1788
Fashions for 1788 featuring two ladies wearing ridiculously overblown clothing, with huge fringed, feathered and bowed hats and long, elaborate wigs. Date: 1788
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1780s 1788 1790s Bowed Caricatures Elaborate Fashions Feathered Fringed Satire Satires Satirical Wigs Fashionable
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the extravagant world of fashion in 1788, as depicted in this print from the annals of history. Two elegant ladies, adorned in the most fashionable attire of the day, gracefully pose for this satirical illustration. The first lady dons a voluminous gown, its skirt cascading in layers of folds and frills, while her companion's dress boasts an equally impressive train adorned with intricate embroidery. But it is their headpieces that truly steal the show. The first lady's hat is a marvel of feathers and bows, its towering height a testament to the obsession with height and grandeur during this era. Her companion's hat, equally impressive, is a riot of fringes and curls, its elaborate design a reflection of the excess and extravagance that characterized the fashion of the 1780s and 1790s. The ladies' elaborate wigs, piled high with curls and adorned with flowers and ribbons, complete their regal appearance. The print, with its satirical tone, offers a humorous commentary on the fashion trends of the time, where excess and extravagance reigned supreme. This print, a window into the past, offers a glimpse into the world of fashion in 1788, a time when women's clothing was a far cry from the minimalist, understated styles of today. A must-see for fashion enthusiasts, historians, and anyone with a love for the quirks and curiosities of history.
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