1888 Chromolithograph France 17th Century Dress Noble Aristocrat Panache LCH4

This is a rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which depicts a variety of male and female fashions worn by the French aristocracy during the 17th century. High ruff collars were slowly losing popularity, replaced by simpler lace collars which would not have needed to be so starched, and men were finding a variety of new ways to wear their clocks and capes.

Key Elements in Each Panel

Top - Typical outdoor outfit of an upper class French madam; revealing bosom, lace collar and cuffs, an a nice hat - Young lady performing her toilette - Festive attire for the ball-goer, a nice revealing off-the-shoulder dress and an elegant hairstyle.

Bottom - Woman dressed for the town, in quite a modest gown with an enormous lace collar - Gentleman dressed for court - King Louis XIII and the Marquis de Gesvres walking in a parade for the Order of the Knights of the Holy Spirit (Ordre des Chevaliers du Saint-Esprit) - Gentleman in traveling clothes - Aristocrat in town clothes, as seen from behind.

CONDITION

This 123+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Chromolithograph; Color
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper has obtained an extraordinary, ultra-rare collection of original color and chromolithographs, which capture a myriad of ancient cultures and costumes from around the world. Virtually unseen individually, and from perhaps the most coveted portfolio of costumes from the 19th century, these historically important elephant folio-sized chromolithographs depict scenes and images venturing from ancient Egypt to classical Rome and Greece. Each illustration was adapted from actual artifacts and archaeological sites to define accurate representations of life during each time period; from the dainty Orient to the tribes of Oceania, there are beautiful illustrations for all, each more unique than the next.

Please note that the full original supporting documents for this original piece, shown in the additional pictures attached to the listing, are included and will be shipped with this original.

The originals offered are from the first edition of RacinetÕs masterwork on costumes of the world. Many have been heightened in gold and silver. The full color chromolithographs are some of the most spectacular we have procured. The duotone chromolithographs are stunning and impeccably preserved. Each piece from the collection is in museum-quality condition.

Keywords specific to this image: bow, bird, hairstyle, shoes, cane, upper class, historical, costume

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