Contemporary comment on the sheerness of ladies dresses in the early years of the French Revolution . The 'Gentleman' offers a coin assuming she is a lady of the night. It was said of women's fashion the dresses were so sheer they could be rolled-up and placed in a gentlemans' pocket.
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Monday 16 July 2012
'Cartoon Commenting on Ladies Fashion French Revolution , Artist unknown . Hand-coloured etching , circa 1790. Private collection.
Contemporary comment on the sheerness of ladies dresses in the early years of the French Revolution . The 'Gentleman' offers a coin assuming she is a lady of the night. It was said of women's fashion the dresses were so sheer they could be rolled-up and placed in a gentlemans' pocket.
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this is delightful
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