Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard), Abbott, John Colby · London, New York : John Lane · leaf 169
n the make, and theirwives, which had usurped the privileges and rivalledthe luxury of the ancient families. There assembled what might be called the aris-tocracy of the time: some nobles who had notquitted France, opulent men who dared show them-selves again, and contractors who no longer… … SOCIETY UNDER THE DIRECTOIRE 117They had long relinquished powder and hoops. Atthese new entertainments they wore fillets round theirhair; the form of their gowns approached as nearlyas possible to the simple tunic of the Greek women ;instead of high-heeled shoes, they wore that cover-ing for the…
Costume -- France · France -- History Directory, 1795-1799 · France -- Social life and customs
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