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Music cover for The Promenade and At Home Polkas
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Music cover for The Promenade and At Home Polkas
Music cover for The Promenade and At Home Polkas, depicting two young ladies on the right about to go out for a walk, in wide-brimmed straw hats and bloomers, and a mother and daughter on the left who are staying at home, perhaps because visitors are expected
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1850s Bloomers Brimmed Cuff Cuffs Demure Expected Lace Layered Polka Polkas Promenade Skirt Staying Straw Visitors Walk Wide
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Step into the enchanting world of Victorian-era fashion and music with this cover for "The Promenade and At Home Polkas." The image depicts a delightful contrast between two scenes, each representing the contrasting experiences of young women during this era. On the right, two young ladies are preparing for a leisurely promenade. They don wide-brimmed straw hats and bloomers, the fashionable attire for outdoor activities. The layered skirts of their dresses are gathered up to reveal their ankles, revealing the trendy cuffs peeking out from beneath. Their demure expressions and the coy glance exchanged between them suggest an air of excitement and anticipation for their upcoming walk. On the left, a mother and her daughter remain at home, perhaps in anticipation of visitors. The mother, dressed in a voluminous, lace-trimmed gown, and her daughter, in a modest, high-necked dress, exude an aura of elegance and refinement. The mother's hands are delicately folded in her lap, while her daughter's gaze is fixed on a book, indicating their contentment in their domestic surroundings. This cover, a beautiful representation of the class divide and the contrasting experiences of women during the 1850s, is a testament to the rich history of music and fashion during this era. The polka dance, a popular trend during this time, is symbolized by the title of the music collection. The intricate details of the ladies' costumes, from the wide-brimmed hats to the cuffed sleeves, add to the overall charm and allure of this image.
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