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Dress early in the reign of King George III, 1760-1770
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Dress early in the reign of King George III, 1760-1770
Dress early in the reign of King George III, 1760-1770.. Woman with greengrocers barrow headdress, bouffant hair, tight silk bodice with lace collar, silk muff and white petticoats. The long side curls are imitated by carrots similarly disposed. Based on prints The Maiden Aunt 1776, The Green Stall, The Macaroni Courtship, and Bunbury. Handcoloured lithograph from Costumes of British Ladies from the Time of William the First to the Reign of Queen Victoria, London, Dickinson & Son, 1840
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1840 Barrow Bodice Bouffant First Greengrocer Headdress Lace Muff Petticoats Reign Silk
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1. Title: "A Fashionable Whim: The Greengrocer's Daughter - A Sartorial Delight from the Early Reign of King George III, 1760-1770" 2. In this image, we are transported back in time to the early years of King George III's reign, around 1760-1770. The subject is a woman, elegantly dressed in the height of fashion during this period, her style inspired by various prints such as "The Maiden Aunt," "The Green Stall," "The Macaroni Courtship," and "Bunbury." 3. The woman's ensemble consists of a tight silk bodice, adorned with a lace collar, and a pair of voluminous white petticoats. Her hair is styled in an extravagant bouffant, with long side curls artfully arranged to resemble carrots similarly disposed on a greengrocer's barrow. This whimsical headdress, known as a "greengrocer's barrow headdress," was a popular fashion trend during this era. 4. Completing her appearance is a silk muff, a must-have accessory for ladies during this period. The intricate hand-coloured lithograph, created by Dickinson & Son in London around 1840, provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of British fashion during the late 18th century. 5. The influence of the French macaroni trend, which emphasized elaborate and extravagant clothing, is evident in this image. The woman's fashionable attire reflects the opulence and refinement of the time, as well as the playful and imaginative spirit of the era. 6. This print, with its rich details and vibrant colours, offers a unique window into the world of historical fashion and the intriguing trends that defined the early years of King George III's reign.
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