Costume of Madame Besuchet, nouveau riche

Costume of Madame Besuchet, nouveau riche.. Costume of Madame Besuchet, nouveau riche. She wears a bonnet a la frivole crowned with a knot of ribbons, loose hair, a hypocrite dress that hides the shoulders but shows most of the bust. The holds up her skirt to reveal striped stockings and sandals. Handcolored etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot Jr. from Costumes of the Directory, Rouquette, Paris, 1875. The etchings were made from designs by Eugene Lacoste and Draner after prints of the era 1795-99

1795 99 1795-99 Crowned Directory Draner Etchings Etienne Guillaumot Hides Hypocrite Knot Lacoste Loose Reveal Ribbons Riche Rouquette Sandals

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