Revolutionary Costume

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Revolutionary Costume

Costumes of the French Revolutionaries: phrygian caps with tricolor cockades, pantaloons (sans-culottes), greatcoat, breeches are worn with a short military jacket

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1793 1794 Breeches Caps Culottes Drum Epaulettes Great Coat Pantaloons Phrygian Revolutionaries Revolutionary Rosette Sans Tri Color Tricolore Trousers Worn Short

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image transports us back to the tumultuous year of 1794 during the French Revolution. The revolutionary costumes donned by these men reflect the fervor and passion of the time, as they proudly wear the symbols of the new republic. At the forefront stands a man wearing a greatcoat, its collar turned up against the chill of the French air. He wears a short military jacket, adorned with epaulettes, over a pair of pantaloons, or "sans-culottes," as they came to be known. The tricolor cockade on his Phrygian cap, a symbol of the French Revolution, waves proudly. The Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom and liberty, was a popular choice among the revolutionaries. The tricolor cockade, featuring the colors of the French flag, became a powerful emblem of national identity. The men in this photograph also wear breeches, a type of trousers that were popular during this period. The presence of the drum adds to the military atmosphere of the scene, as the revolutionaries prepared for battle against their enemies. The rosette on the drum, a symbol of the Revolution, further emphasizes the patriotic fervor of the men. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to witness the costumes and symbols that defined a pivotal moment in history. The French Revolution brought about significant social and political change, and the images of its revolutionaries continue to inspire and captivate us today.

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