COSTUME 1787
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COSTUME 1787
Man: top boots, spurs, hat with large cockade, dress coat - front border sloping away to reveal the waistcoat. Women: lace-edge pelerine, softer, curled hairstyles. Date: 1787
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1787 Away Boots Bowing Cockade Curled Edge Georgian Hairstyles Headdress Lace Ostrich Pelerine Plumes Reveal Sloping Spurs Waistcoat
EDITORS COMMENTS
1787: A Glimpse into the Past through Fashion This image transports us back in time to the year 1787, an era marked by elegance and opulence. The fashionable man in the photograph is dressed in the height of Georgian style, donning a top hat with a large cockade, signifying his status and refinement. His boots and spurs indicate his readiness for equestrian pursuits, a popular pastime among the aristocracy. The dress coat, with its front border sloping away to reveal the waistcoat, showcases the intricacy and attention to detail that characterized men's fashion during this period. In stark contrast, the graceful woman in the photograph embodies the feminine charm of the late 18th century. Her lace-edged pelerine, a type of cape, adds an air of sophistication to her ensemble. The softer, curled hairstyles and the mob cap adorned with ostrich plumes and a bow are quintessential elements of women's fashion during this time. The pelerine, with its delicate lace edges, served as both a functional and decorative piece, protecting the wearer from the elements while adding an elegant touch to her outfit. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich and intriguing history of fashion during the Georgian era. The man's attire reflects his status and love for the outdoors, while the woman's outfit showcases the grace and elegance that defined femininity during this period. The large cockade on the man's hat and the ostrich plumes on the woman's headdress further emphasize the grandeur and opulence of the time. This image invites us to explore the fascinating world of 18th-century fashion and the stories it holds.
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