Boston MFA 44.1527 New coiffure: the front straight, ending in a frizzed hérisson, the bottom of the Coiffure in the back and on the sides like the coiffure à l'enfance. The whole wrapped with a flower crown. (1781)
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New Types of Coiffures for Ladies and Young Girls, 1908
[This was typed months ago, but somehow it never got posted. Oops!] Once again, with the help of Lauren of Wearing History, I bring you a something a bit more modern: a discussion of hairstyles from Le Miroir des Modes, 1908. The Greek style has invaded the domain of evening and at-home city toilettes; but … Continue reading New Types of Coiffures for Ladies and Young Girls, 1908
Coiffures of Godey's 1864
Last weekend I gave you the January fashion plates from my bound 1875 Godey's - this Saturday, in honor of My Vintage Visions's trip to Gettysburg, as she was looking at hairstyles, I thought I'd share the hair pages from my 1864 Godey's, all through the year. Fig. 1 - Spring coiffure for a young … Continue reading Coiffures of Godey's 1864
Mimic of Modes 