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Learning the minuet
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Learning the minuet
Colonial children learning to dance the minuet.
Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration
North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations
Media ID 5882783
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1700s 18th Century America Ball Room Child Children Clothing Colonial Colonist Colony Couple Dance Dancing Dress Fashion Female Girl Gown High Society Home House Learn Lesson Male Music Plantation Recreation Social Social Event Society South Southern Virginia Wealthy Woman Women Harpsichord Minuet
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This print captures a glimpse into the world of colonial children learning to dance the minuet. Hand-colored and based on a 19th-century illustration, it beautifully depicts an important aspect of American history. The image showcases a couple gracefully moving across the ballroom floor, surrounded by other young dancers in elegant attire. The fashion of the time is evident in their clothing - men donning wigs and tailored suits while women wear exquisite gowns. This scene takes place within a grand house, possibly a plantation or wealthy home in Virginia, highlighting the southern heritage prevalent during this era. As music fills the air from a harpsichord, these young colonists are taught proper etiquette and social skills through dance lessons. The minuet was not only an art form but also served as a means for societal interaction among high society members. Through this snapshot of history, we can imagine how these children were groomed to become refined members of society. It offers us insight into their lives and reminds us of America's rich cultural past. This piece serves as both an artistic representation and historical documentation that transports us back to North America in the 18th century when dance played such an integral role in social events and gatherings.
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