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The 1830's were a time when France once again became the center of fashion, pleasure and luxury, due to the dazzling court of Napoleon III and his wife, Empress Eugénie. By the later half of the 1830's, menswear became more simplified and less gaudy, although nipped waists were still very much in vogue, as was the extravagant use of hair oils, necessitating the use of antimacassars on the backs of chairs to protect them from staining. *For full-size viewing, and to learn more about any image, simply click it! |
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The top two prints featured on this webpage are from the collection of Richard A. Evans and used with his permission. We would like to express our deep appreciation for his allowing us to share these illustrations with others. You may not download nor copy any of these images without the owner's permission. The remaining six prints are from Petite Courriers des Dames, 1830-1834. |
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