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This vintage illustration depicts a cultural encounter between two women from different backgrounds, as suggested by their contrasting attire. The image is titled "Une Parisienne qui découvre l'Armorique, " which translates to "A Parisian woman who discovers Armorica. " Armorica refers to an ancient region that roughly corresponds to modern-day Brittany in France. On the left, we see a fashionable Parisian lady dressed in a flapper-style outfit typical of the 1920s, characterized by its dropped waistline and shorter skirt length. She sports a cloche hat and holds what appears to be an umbrella or parasol behind her back with gloves draped over it. To her right stands a Breton woman wearing traditional regional clothing. This includes an elaborately embroidered dress with wide sleeves and intricate patterns, along with a distinctive headdress known as coiffe. Her pose suggests she's taken aback or surprised by something the Parisian lady has said or done. The caption at the bottom reads: "Tout à fait épatante, votre robe ma chère. . . Et chez vous faut-il des voiles pour l'habiller?" In English this means: "Absolutely stunning, your dress my dear. . . And do you need sails for dressing it up at home?" This comment humorously alludes to the voluminous nature of the Breton costume compared to the sleeker silhouette of Parisian fashion. The scene captures not only an exchange of fashion but also hints at cultural differences and perceptions between regions within France during this time period.
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