1888 Chromolithograph 18th Century France Fashion Tradition Dress Gown Hat LCH4 Portrait Dual Flex Springs

Dual Flex Springs

Major Al Williams

This is an original 1886 black and white wood engraving of Visby (Wisby)

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1888 Chromolithograph 18th Century France Fashion Tradition Dress Gown Hat LCH4 Portrait Dual Flex SpringsThis is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which depicts the "second toilette" of the elegant aristocrat, as well as some of the popular fashions from the late 18th century in France, during the reign of King Louis XVI. The second toilette was a very important part of a lady's day. The first toilette, done in private, was a secretive affair; the second was not. Because a woman of qualit often did not go to bed until the sun was coming up, she