1876 Wood Engraving Costume 18th Century Fontange Sedan-chair Hairstyle XGGA9

This is an original 1876 black and white wood engraving of an elegant woman who has just finished chatting with a beggar and is about to step into her sedan-chair. She is wearing a common hairstyle popular during Louis XIV's reign known as a "fontange." Characterized by its height, it involved piling hair up behind ones headdress and adorning it with ribbons, flowers and lace.

CONDITION

This 135+ 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. Please note that there is print on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Engraving; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.25 x 3.5 inches; 13 x 9 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)

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Keywords specific to this image: style, period, era, fad

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