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Bonnet Building, pub. 1828 (hand coloured engraving)
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Bonnet Building, pub. 1828 (hand coloured engraving)
2836310 Bonnet Building, pub. 1828 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22990074
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bonnets Coachman Excessive Extravagant Hat Box Milliner Millinery Over The Top
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This hand-coloured engraving from 1828, titled "Bonnet Building" by George Cruikshank, captures the essence of extravagant fashion during that era. The image showcases a scene filled with excessive hats and bonnets, each more over-the-top than the last. A coachman stands proudly in front of a carriage adorned with elaborate bows and fashionable details. The cartoon-like quality of this artwork adds to its charm, as it satirizes the obsession with ostentatious headwear prevalent at the time. The horses pulling the carriage seem almost secondary to the towering hat box perched on top. Cruikshank's caricature style highlights not only the absurdity but also the creativity involved in millinery design during this period. Each hat becomes a statement piece, complete with intricate embellishments and an exaggerated size that defies practicality. In this whimsical depiction, even everyday objects like vans are transformed into vehicles for showcasing these extraordinary creations. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every pin and ribbon adorning these bonnets. "Bonnet Building" serves as a delightful window into historical fashion trends while simultaneously poking fun at their excesses. This print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate both Cruikshank's artistic skill and his keen sense of humor when observing society's ever-changing fashions through his unique lens.
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