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Turkish-style bonnet with diadems and high-priestess bonnet
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Turkish-style bonnet with diadems and high-priestess bonnet
Turkish-style bonnet with diadems and high-priestess bonnet.. Handcolored 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 Bonnet Comte Eloffe Fashions Linen Madame Marie Priestess Reiset Versailles Diadems
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This exquisite handcolored lithograph, taken from the esteemed publication "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times" by Comte de Reiset, showcases two distinctive Turkish-inspired headpieces that graced the elegant heads of the French aristocracy during the 18th century. The first bonnet, adorned with diadems, embodies the richness and opulence of the Ottoman Empire's influence on European fashion. The intricate design of the diadems, with their delicate gold filigree and precious stones, adds an air of regality and sophistication. The second headpiece depicted in this image is a high-priestess bonnet, an intriguing fusion of Turkish and Egyptian influences. The tall, conical shape is reminiscent of the traditional Turkish fez, while the ornate decorations and the diadem-like band evoke the mystical allure of ancient Egypt. This bonnet, with its intricate gold and jewel embellishments, would have been a statement piece, signifying the wearer's connection to the exotic and the divine. This image, originally published in Paris in 1885, is a testament to the enduring influence of Turkish and Middle Eastern cultures on European fashion during the Age of Enlightenment. The journal, compiled by Madame Eloffe, a renowned dressmaker and linen-merchant to the Queen and ladies of the court at Versailles, offers a fascinating glimpse into the sartorial trends and customs of the time. The meticulously handcolored lithograph not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of these Turkish-style headpieces but also transports us back to an era of elegance, opulence, and cultural exchange.
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