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Woman in huge hats from the court of Marie Antoinette
Woman in sky-blue caraco wearing a huge straw hat lined with pink satin and decorated with ribbons, and woman in pink caraco with large hat in taffeta and gauze, decorated with artificial flowers. Handcoloured lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times, by Le Comte de Reiset, Paris, 1885. The journal of Madame Eloffe, dressmaker and linen-merchant to the Queen and ladies of the court
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Antoinette Aristocracy Artificial Caraco Comte Courtier Eloffe Gauze Journal Madame Marie Mode Nobility Reiset Ribbons Satin Straw Taffeta Versailles
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This handcoloured lithograph, titled 'Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times,' showcases two elegant women of the French aristocracy adorned in extravagant hats during the 18th century at the Court of Versailles. The image, taken from the journal of Madame Eloffe, a renowned dressmaker and linen-merchant to the Queen and ladies of the court, provides a fascinating glimpse into the opulent world of Marie Antoinette and her noble companions. The woman on the left wears a sky-blue caraco, a fashionable dress of the time, paired with a colossal straw hat. The hat, lined with pink satin and adorned with ribbons, adds a playful touch to her outfit. The ribbons, in various shades of pink, cascade down the sides of the hat, creating a stunning contrast against the blue dress. The woman on the right dons a pink caraco, complemented by a grand hat in taffeta and gauze. The hat is further embellished with artificial flowers, adding a whimsical and feminine touch to her ensemble. The delicate layers of taffeta and gauze create a voluminous effect, making the hat appear even more impressive. These women, with their elaborate hats, represent the height of fashion and luxury during the reign of Marie Antoinette. The meticulous attention to detail in this handcoloured lithograph, produced by the esteemed Comte de Reiset in Paris in 1885, offers a captivating glimpse into the world of the French aristocracy and their love for grandeur and style.
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