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Latest Paris Fashions 1888
Three women gossiping outside.
1888
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14129345
© Mary Evans Picture Library
%unrestricted 1888 Bodice Bonnet Bonnets Bustle Bustles Dresses Gossip Gossiping Pointed Stripe Stripes Talking
Greetings Card (A5)
"Step back in time with our exquisite selection of vintage greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the enchanting "Latest Paris Fashions 1888" image by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This charming card design captures three fashionable women engaged in lively conversation on a Parisian street, transporting you back to an era of elegance and sophistication. Perfect for those who appreciate history and timeless beauty, this card is sure to add a touch of vintage charm to your message. Send a piece of the past with our Media Storehouse Greeting Cards."
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph from 1888, three elegantly dressed women engage in a lively conversation on the sidewalk of a Parisian street. The scene, captured by an unidentified photographer and now available through Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the fashionable world of late Victorian women. The women's outfits reflect the latest trends of the era, with full, voluminous skirts and corsets creating an hourglass silhouette. The women's dresses feature pointed bodices, which accentuated the waistline, and intricate details such as lace collars and cuffs. One woman wears a dress with vertical stripes, a bold and fashionable choice for the time, while the other two don more traditional floral patterns. The women's bonnets, perched atop their heads, add a touch of elegance and completeness to their outfits. The bonnets, like the dresses, were an essential part of a woman's outfit during the Victorian era. They protected the skin from the sun and the elements, and were often adorned with ribbons, flowers, or other decorative elements. Despite their fashionable attire, the women appear to be deeply engrossed in their conversation, oblivious to the world around them. Their animated gestures and expressive faces suggest a lively exchange of ideas and gossip. The photograph offers a window into the social lives of women during the late Victorian era, a time of change and innovation in fashion and society. This photograph is a testament to the enduring appeal of fashion history and the role it plays in reflecting the social and cultural context of a particular time and place. It invites us to explore the stories and experiences of the women in the image and to imagine the world they inhabited.
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