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<p>[QUOTE="Petit Marquis, post: 11195330, member: 95999"]The male one is dressed like (late 19th century interpretations of) an Incroyable or Muscadin, members of a certain French political/fashion subculture in the 1790s who were known for their wild fashion (and…interesting politics). There seemed to be a resurgence of interest in their style in theatre productions &c in the late 1800s. Found this post because I collect images of them—I hope that info helps![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Petit Marquis, post: 11195330, member: 95999"]The male one is dressed like (late 19th century interpretations of) an Incroyable or Muscadin, members of a certain French political/fashion subculture in the 1790s who were known for their wild fashion (and…interesting politics). There seemed to be a resurgence of interest in their style in theatre productions &c in the late 1800s. Found this post because I collect images of them—I hope that info helps![/QUOTE]
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