FRENCH FEMALE PORTER

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FRENCH FEMALE PORTER

A Parisian porteuse de modes - a delivery girl carrying fashionable clothes to a customers house Date: circa 1840

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1840 Customer Customers Modes Parisian Porter Porters Trades Delivery Fashionable

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This evocative image captures the spirit of a Parisian porteuse de modes, or fashion delivery girl, going about her daily business in the bustling streets of 19th century Paris. Dressed in a simple yet practical outfit, the woman wears a long, full skirt and a blouse with a high collar, her hair pulled back into a neat chignon. In her arms, she cradles an elegant bundle of fashionable clothes, carefully wrapped in brown paper and secured with string. The delicate fabrics peek out from the packaging, hinting at the latest trends and fashions of the time. The porteuse de modes was an essential part of the Parisian fashion system, delivering the latest haute couture creations directly to customers' homes. These women played a crucial role in the burgeoning fashion industry, providing a personalized and convenient service that catered to the demands of the city's elite. They navigated the crowded streets, often carrying multiple bundles at once, and relied on their strength, agility, and knowledge of the city to make each delivery on time. This photograph, taken circa 1840, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Parisian porteuse de modes, capturing her determination and grace as she goes about her work. The image is a testament to the importance of the trade in the city's fashion scene, as well as the resilience and resourcefulness of the women who made it all possible.

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