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Punch cartoon: Victorian womens fashion - the wide hoop skirt (engraving)
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Punch cartoon: Victorian womens fashion - the wide hoop skirt (engraving)
6034722 Punch cartoon: Victorian womens fashion - the wide hoop skirt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Victorian womens fashion - the wide hoop skirt. Illustration for Punch, Volume 37, July - December 1859.); Look and Learn / George Collection
Media ID 23279172
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This Punch cartoon from the 19th century offers a satirical take on Victorian women's fashion, specifically focusing on the wide hoop skirt. The engraving depicts a scene in a park where two women are engaged in conversation while seated on chairs. Both women are wearing extravagant dresses with exaggerated hoop skirts, showcasing the popular fashion trend of the time. The cartoon humorously highlights the absurdity and impracticality of this particular style by emphasizing its excessive width. The artist uses caricature to exaggerate the proportions of the skirts, creating a comical effect. The presence of a servant in the background adds another layer to the satire, as it suggests that maintaining such elaborate attire requires assistance. Through this satirical drawing, Punch magazine criticizes not only fashionable trends but also societal norms and expectations placed upon women during that era. It reflects how fashion choices were often dictated by social status and conformity rather than practicality or comfort. The intricate details captured in this engraving showcase both artistic skill and historical significance. This print serves as an insightful glimpse into Victorian culture and serves as a reminder of how fashion can be used as a form of expression, even when it is subject to ridicule or critique.
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