Jigsaw Puzzle : English Woman of 1710
Jigsaw Puzzles from Mary Evans Picture Library
English Woman of 1710
Hooped skirts are all very well, but this is ridiculous ! But its what fashion dictates... for the moment Date: circa 1710
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1710 Dictates Hooped Moment Ridiculous Skirts
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Step back in time with our exquisite English Woman of 1710 jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring an intricately detailed image of a fashionable woman from the early 18th century, as depicted in Mary Evans Prints Online, this puzzle offers a captivating glimpse into the past. Dresses with hoops may have been all the rage during this era, but this puzzle proves that fashion can be both beautiful and a little absurd! Immerse yourself in the history and artistry of this bygone era, piece by piece. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 28cm x 35.6cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Fashion's Folly: The English Woman of 1710 and Her Ridiculous Hooped Skirt" 2.. Fashion, a fickle and ever-changing force, has throughout history dictated the trends that shape the way we adorn ourselves. In the early 18th century, the English woman's wardrobe was no exception to this rule. The year is circa 1710, and this portrait captures the extravagance and absurdity of the fashionable attire for women during this period. The woman in this image, dressed in the height of fashion, wears an elaborate hooped skirt that seems to defy logic and reason. The hoops, made of boned fabric or whalebone, are so large that they appear to swallow the woman whole, engulfing her entire silhouette. Hooped skirts had been popular for several decades, but this iteration takes the trend to an extreme. Despite their impracticality, hooped skirts were considered essential for any respectable woman of the time. They signified wealth, status, and elegance. The larger the hoops, the more fashionable the wearer. However, navigating the narrow streets and doorways of 18th-century England in such a voluminous skirt must have been a challenge. This portrait serves as a reminder of the power of fashion and its ability to dictate trends, even if they seem ridiculous in hindsight. The English woman of 1710, with her hooped skirt, may have been the epitome of fashion at the time, but today, her outfit might be considered more of a curiosity than an inspiration. The image, though striking and intriguing, also invites us to ponder the question: What fashion trends of today will seem just as absurd to future generations? 3. Keywords: fashion, costume, hooped skirts, moment, 1710, ridiculous, woman, English, circa, skirts, dictates.
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