Fashion plate, from Der Bazar

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This hand-coloured fashion plate is from Der Bazar, an illustrated ladies' magazine published in Berlin. This plate illustrates six fancy dress costumes and is dated January, 1894. It is signed with the initials, 'B.S' and the monogram, 'HGB'.

The figure in the top centre is wearing an Egyptian costume. The one on the bottom left is carrying a rake and has a small scythe attached to her hat.

Complete books on the subject of fancy dress costume and etiquette could be purchased at this time, such as Ardern Holt's 'Fancy Dresses Described'. This publication lists numerous outfits and gives suggestions for hairstyles and accessories.

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• Online ID: 000-100-087-594-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.RHI 74.4
• Date: 1885 - 1898
  1894
  
• Material: Plate, fashion
  
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• What: Plate, fashion
  
• Subject: Fashion plates (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Description: One of seven fashion plates from Der Bazar, showing women's wear, including some plates of fancy dress, 1885 - 1898
  
• References:
  • Holt, Ardern. Fancy Dresses Described or What to Wear at Fancy Balls. Third Edition. London: Debenham & Freebody, 1882. 
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