Woman of nobility. Costume from the time of Louis XV. (1730)

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Costume du temps de louis XV. (1730)

Woman of nobility. Fashion of the 18th century. Costume from the time of Louis XV. (1730)


Femme de noblesse. Mode du 18ème siècle. Costume du temps de louis XV. (1730)

Source: Costumes historiques, de la ville ou de théâtre et travestissements. Author: Achille Devéria (French, 1800–1857) and José Domínguez Bécquer. Publisher Paris: Goupil et Vibert 1831. Publisher London: Charles Tilt 1839. Printed by: Lemercier & Cie. Editorially restored.

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