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Caricature of English costumes, circa 1815
Caricature of English costumes, circa 1815. Men with flowerpot hats, long coats and trousers worn over boots, women in shawls with tassles. One can see in the background of these English fashions a few borrowings from Spain with all their national awkwardness. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817. Caricature of English costumes, circa 1815. Men with flowerpot hats, long coats and trousers worn over boots, women in shawls with tassles. One can see in the background of these English fashions a few borrowings from Spain with all their national awkwardness. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817
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This handcoloured engraving, titled 'Caricature of English Costumes, Circa 1815' by Pierre de la Mesangere, offers a satirical glimpse into the fashion trends of the time. The image features both men and women dressed in the height of English fashion during the Regency era and the Napoleonic Wars. On the left, men don flowerpot hats, long coats, and trousers worn over boots. The hats, with their tall, conical shapes and wide brims, were a popular choice for the English gentleman. The long coats, often referred to as stovepipe coats due to their narrow, vertical cut, were worn with waistcoats and cravats. Trousers, which had only recently replaced breeches as the preferred lower garment, were worn over boots for added warmth and protection. On the right, women are depicted wearing shawls with tassels, a common accessory for the Regency lady. Shawls, often made of wool or silk, were used to keep warm and add a touch of elegance to any outfit. The tassels, which dangled from the ends of the shawls, were a sign of wealth and status. In the background, a few borrowings from Spanish fashion can be seen, adding an element of national awkwardness to the English fashions. The image is a testament to the influence of various cultures on fashion during this period, as well as the importance of fashion as a form of satirical entertainment and lifestyle expression. This caricature, published in Le Bon Genre, Paris, in 1817, offers a humorous and insightful look into the fashion trends of the time, making it an invaluable addition to any collection of historical fashion imagery.
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