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Fashionable people playing the game of Guess the Kisser
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Fashionable people playing the game of Guess the Kisser
Fashionable people at a party play the game of Guess the kisser, a parlour game where a blindfolded girl has to guess who is kissing her on the cheek. Of all the forfeits, kisses are the lowest, it seems to me the most scary for the youth who play these parlour games. Handcoloured engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Dutailly from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817. Fashionable people at a party play the game of Guess the kisser, a parlour game where a blindfolded girl has to guess who is kissing her on the cheek. Of all the forfeits, kisses are the lowest, it seems to me the most scary for the youth who play these parlour games. Handcoloured engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Dutailly from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817
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In this intriguing handcoloured engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Dutailly from Pierre de la Mesangere's Le Bon Genre, published in Paris in 1817, we witness a lively scene of fashionable people engaged in the parlour game of "Guess the Kisser." The game, which involves a blindfolded woman or girl attempting to identify the person who is kissing her on the cheek, was a popular pastime during the 19th century. The engraving captures the essence of the game with a group of elegantly dressed individuals gathered around a blindfolded woman. She is seated in a chair, her eyes covered by a blindfold, while her suitors line up behind her, each taking turns to plant a kiss on her cheek. The woman's dress, adorned with intricate patterns and a shawl draped around her shoulders, exudes an air of sophistication and elegance. The men, dressed in fashionable attire of the time, including jackets, breeches, cravats, and boots, add to the overall sense of style and refinement. Despite the seemingly lighthearted nature of the game, the forfeit of a kiss may have been the most daunting for the youth of the time. The prospect of being identified as the kisser in front of one's peers could be a source of embarrassment or amusement, adding an element of excitement and unpredictability to the game. The engraving captures the playful and flirtatious atmosphere of the salon, where such games were often played, and the sense of camaraderie and enjoyment among the participants. Overall, this charming and satirical image provides a glimpse into the social customs and pastimes of the early 19th century.
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