Ballroom dresses in 1762. Rococo costumes of Paris.

11/19/15
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Ballroom dresses in 1762. Hoop, Panniers, Justaucorps.

Ballroom dresses in 1762. Costumes of Paris.

Costume de bal en 1762. Costumes de Paris.

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Paris à travers les siècles. Histoire nationale de Paris et des Parisiens depuis la fondation de Lutèce jusqu’à nos jours, by Nicolas Jules Henri Gourdon de Genouillac. Published 1879.

Continuing

Shoe fashion of authentic specimens. Ladies’ old-fashioned shoes 1885.
Ballroom costume of the late Louis XVI period with mask and fan.
France. The elegant world of rococo in the 18th century.
Goldsmiths’ work and jewelry by Gilles L’Egaré. France 18th century.
The palanquin. France 18th century. Louis Quinze style furniture.
The bourgeoisie and the lower classes under Louis XV. The Casaquin.
Cartouches. Specimens. Peinture en camaïeu. France 18th century.
The Grand Lever. Second Toilette of a lady of state. France 18th century.
Clothing of the middle classes in France during the rococo period.
Extravagance of clothes and hairstyles during the rococo period.
Hairstyles, hats and caps. Reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
Shoe fashion with high heels and rococo costumes. 18th century.
The hoop skirt and its development within the history of costumes.

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