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Sumptuary reform - by the Tsars orders, wealthy merchants are stripped of their finery Date: circa 1690
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1690 Finery Merchants Orders Reform Stripped Tsar Wealthy Sumptuary
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Sumptuary Reform: A Moment in Russian History (circa 1690) This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in Russian history, as the Tsar's orders for sumptuary reform are enforced upon wealthy merchants. Sumptuary laws, which date back to ancient Rome, were designed to regulate the wearing of luxurious clothing and accessories according to social status. In this photograph from circa 1690, we witness the implementation of such reforms in Russia during the reign of Tsar Peter the Great. The Tsar, determined to modernize his country and promote a sense of social equality, decreed that all merchants must relinquish their extravagant finery. This decree, aimed at reducing the conspicuous consumption of the wealthy and promoting a more uniform appearance among the populace, was enforced with great rigor. In this photograph, a group of merchants, once proudly adorned in their finest silks, velvets, and furs, are now stripped of their finery. Their once resplendent garments lie in heaps at their feet, while they stand before an official, their expressions a mix of defiance and resignation. The scene is a poignant reminder of the Tsar's determination to reshape Russian society and impose his vision of a more egalitarian order. The sumptuary reforms were a significant turning point in Russian history, marking a departure from the opulence and extravagance of the past and paving the way for a more modern, streamlined society. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the country's history, a moment of transformation and change.
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