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AMERICAN GIRL FRENCH HAT
An American girl tries on a selection of fashionable, broad brimmed hats trimmed with ostrich plumes in a Paris Milliners. Date: 1909
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In this image from 1909, an American girl sits in a Paris milliner's shop, trying on an assortment of elegant, broad-brimmed hats adorned with luxurious ostrich plumes. The girl's refined expression and the sales assistant's attentive gaze create an air of pandering and vanity that was common during the Belle Époque era. The American traveler, dressed in the height of fashion, has come to the City of Light in search of the latest trends and styles. Surrounded by an array of exquisite hats, she carefully considers each one, her lap dog looking on approvingly from the floor. The hats, with their generous brims and striking plumes, were all the rage in Parisian society at the time, symbolizing wealth and sophistication. The milliner's shop, filled with an abundance of fabrics, feathers, and trimmings, is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the French millinery industry. The sales assistant, attentively adjusting the hats on the girl's head, ensures that each one sits perfectly, enhancing her features and accentuating her elegance. This photograph offers a glimpse into the world of high fashion during the early 20th century, where the pursuit of beauty and style knew no bounds. The American girl's journey to Paris, her search for the perfect hat, and the attention of the sales assistant, all contribute to a moment of pure indulgence and self-expression.
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