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Two women and a child playing with a parrot model the latest fashions, 1864
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Two women and a child playing with a parrot model the latest fashions, 1864
Two women and a child playing with a parrot model the latest fashions, 1864. The woman on the left is wearing a plain grey dress trimmed with red around the edge of the full skirt, skirt panels and the sleeves of the fitted matching jacket. The woman on the right is wearing a similiar shaped dress with a full skirt and tight bodice, but with a tartan style design featuring on the skirt and bodice. The girl in the background is wearing a miniature version of the adult dress
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Media ID 15172728
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Bodice Guildhall Library Art Gallery Hoop Skirt Parrot Tartan
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In this 19th-century lithograph, we are transported back to a time of elegance and playfulness. The image showcases two fashionable women and an adorable child engaging in a delightful game with a parrot model. It is evident that these ladies are at the forefront of fashion, proudly displaying the latest trends of 1864. The woman on the left exudes simplicity and sophistication in her plain grey dress adorned with vibrant red trimmings. The attention to detail can be seen not only around the edges of her full skirt but also on the panels and sleeves of her fitted jacket. On the other hand, her companion on the right embraces a more daring style by donning a similar-shaped dress featuring an eye-catching tartan design on both bodice and skirt. As our eyes wander through this charming scene, we cannot help but notice how fashion extends beyond age boundaries. In the background stands a young girl wearing an exquisite miniature version of one of these adult dresses, showcasing her early initiation into sartorial splendor. This lithograph captures not only clothing choices but also hints at social dynamics within Victorian society. With its rich colors, intricate details, and playful atmosphere, it serves as both a historical document and an artistic masterpiece worthy of admiration for generations to come.
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