1888 Chromolithograph France 17th Century Dress Noble Aristocrat Panache LCH4 URS1 Houghton P Metcalf

Houghton P Metcalf

This is an original 1914 tipped-in color print of a portrait of a young girl entitled "The Age of Innocence

This 65+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+

Keywords specific to this image: Ointment

designed by Ferry & Clas

1888 Chromolithograph France 17th Century Dress Noble Aristocrat Panache LCH4 URS1 Houghton P MetcalfThis 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;