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Advantages Of Wearing Muslin Dresses
Advantages Of Wearing Muslin Dresses!, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, [london] : H. Humphrey, 1802, A Fat Lady, Sitting With A Man And Woman At A Tea Table, Reacts In Horror As A Hot Poker From The Fire Falls On Her Dress And Sets It On Fire. The Man Sits Helplessly While The Second Woman Upsets The Table In Her Alarm. A Butler, Entering The Room, Drops A Plate Of Muffins, And A Cat Scampers Away From The Fire. A Painting Of Mt. Vesuvius Hangs Over The Fireplace
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This vintage engraving, titled "Advantages Of Wearing Muslin Dresses" captures a comical yet chaotic scene from the early 19th century. Set in a traditional Victorian room, we witness a moment of horror as a fat lady sitting at a tea table reacts to her muslin dress catching fire from a hot poker that fell from the fireplace. The man beside her sits helplessly while another woman upsets the table in alarm. As if adding to the chaos, an oblivious butler enters the room and drops a plate of muffins, while a mischievous cat scampers away from the flames. The artwork exudes nostalgia and historical charm with its engraved technique and aged appearance. It transports us back to an era where muslin dresses were fashionable attire for women. The illustrative style beautifully captures every detail of this humorous mishap, making it both entertaining and informative about fashion trends during that time. With Mt. Vesuvius painting hanging over the fireplace, this print offers glimpses into not only fashion history but also cultural references of that period. This retro-styled engraving by James Gillray showcases his artistic brilliance in capturing everyday moments with wit and satire. Whether you appreciate historic art or simply enjoy exploring old-fashioned scenes filled with quirky characters, this enchanting print is sure to delight your senses and transport you back in time.
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