Young Governess of a child helping a very young child to walk; he is dressed in a little Sailor suit, but he is equipped with a Pudding Cap and also wears leading strings. (1780)
Galerie des Modes, 32e Cahier, 2e Figure
Cassidy Percoco, Fashion Historian
Mimic of Modes 
Another winner! It looks like she's gently prodding him off of a cliff. If that is the case, the pudding cap was a thoughtful touch.
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I can't unsee it!
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