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Napoleon and Josephine, patriotic/democratic/ Greek symbolism. Chemise dress and brutus hair Classical motifs. Greek and Roman statuary. |
Brutus hair and side burns. Colcravat, vest, cutaway dress coat, pantaloons stuffed into Hessian boots. Stove pipe hat, bamboo walking stick, "Beau Brummel" look. |
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Back view. Note: Long pants - pantaloons with stirrups. |
Pantaloons with stirrups - first long pants. |
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Frock coat, double breasted, high collar over coat. |
Typical male and female costume: females in chemise Greek gown, high waist, sheer, low neck, puffed sleeves. Male: Brutus hair, colcravat, dress coat,vest, pantaloons riding boots. |
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Chemise - Greek gown, no corset, no panniers, rarely undergarments, maybe a body stocking or bandeau breast band. Frequently wet gown to achieve a body molded appearance. Hair simple caught in braids or loose bun |
Fashion plate from a fashion magazine. Chemise dress, red Spencer - a tiny double-breasted jacket. Bonnet hat. Note: sandals. |
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Chemise dress, long puffed Leg - O'Mutton sleeves, bonnet, betsy at the neck. |
Family group. Note: figure in gray at the center mameluke sleeves puffed in a series. Black dress a sheath. Kashmir shawl, Pantalettes - girl's underpants. |
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Family group. Female - chemise; Male - colcravat, frock coat, pantaloons. |
Sheath dress and betsy. Velvet and heavier fabrics used. Note: return of the Italian sleeves from the Renaissance. Lots of rings, toe rings, ankle bracelets. |
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Fur edged capes and coats - pelisse. Chemise dress and elbow length gloves. |