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Women in ermine
Women seen wearing the fur ermine (stoat) in different fashionable ways. Women used it shawls, hats and scarfs, modelled in the photographs. It was an expensive material, so only the upper class could use it. Date: 1912
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Ermine Expensive Modelling Scarf Shawl Stoat Fashionable Upper
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This photograph print, hailing from the year 1912, showcases the elegance and opulence of the Edwardian era through the fashionable use of the precious ermine fur. The image, captured by the renowned ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, features a collection of refined women, each adorned in various ways with the luxurious and expensive ermine pelts. The first woman in the photograph wears an elegant shawl, draped artfully around her shoulders, the ermine fur adding a regal touch to her attire. The second woman dons a stylish hat, its brim adorned with a trim of ermine, while the third woman wraps a chic scarf around her neck, the ermine fur providing both warmth and a sense of sophistication. The use of ermine fur was a symbol of wealth and status during the Edwardian era, and as such, it was a prized possession of the upper class. The fur, derived from the stoat, was an expensive and sought-after material, making these fashionable accessories a sign of affluence and refinement. The models in the photograph exude an air of grace and poise, their elegant postures and confident expressions reflecting the confidence and pride that came with owning such a valuable and fashionable accessory. The intricate detailing of the fur, its softness and luxuriousness, are further highlighted in the photograph, making for a truly captivating and timeless image of fashion in the early 20th century.
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