Woman wearing telephonic fancy dress
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Woman wearing telephonic fancy dress
A woman wearing telephonic fancy dress. The telephone is balanced on her head, and her closely-fitting dress is made up of draped telephone cables. Date: circa 1895
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Cables Draped Fancy Fleur Jack Listening Phone Receiver Shield Telegraph Telephone Telephonic 1895 Mouth Piece
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, circa 1895, showcases a woman donning a remarkable fancy dress that pays homage to the burgeoning world of telecommunications. Balanced atop her head, a vintage telephone sets the stage for this intriguing ensemble. The closely-fitting dress is meticulously crafted from draped telephone cables, a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the era. The telephone, an essential symbol of the late 1800s communications revolution, is further accentuated by the inclusion of various telephonic and telegraphic elements. The telephone receiver, complete with a mouthpiece, rests in the woman's hand, while a shield-shaped telephone jack adorns her chest. The dress also features decorative elements reminiscent of telephone flags, such as fleur-de-lis and the Union Jack, reflecting the international influence on telecommunications during this period. The woman's expression suggests a deep concentration, as if she is intently listening to an important conversation. Her attire, a fusion of fashion and technology, encapsulates the spirit of innovation and progress that characterized the Victorian and early French eras. This image not only offers a glimpse into the past but also serves as a reminder of the intricate relationship between fashion and technology that continues to evolve in the modern world.
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