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Indian sepoy of the Bengal Army in helmet, jacket and shorts
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Indian sepoy of the Bengal Army in helmet, jacket and shorts
French woman wearing the fashion of October 1791.. French woman wearing the fashion of October 1791. She wears a bonnet with flowers and ribbons, large wig, fichu (neckerchief), white dress with red and blue polka dots, over red petticoat. Handcolored etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot Jr. from Costumes of the French Revolution, 1790-1793, Bouton, New York, 1889
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1. Title: "An Unlikely Encounter: A Bengal Sepoy and a French Revolutionary Woman". This image, an intriguing fusion of East and West, showcases a Bengal Sepoy in his military regalia and a French woman, dressed in the height of October 1791 fashion. The sepoy, with his helmet, jacket, and shorts, stands tall and proud, embodying the strength and discipline of the Bengal Army. His uniform, a testament to the British East India Company's influence, is a stark contrast to the delicate elegance of the French woman. Adorned in the latest French Revolutionary fashion, the woman wears a bonnet adorned with flowers and ribbons, a large wig, a fichu (neckerchief), and a redingote with a white dress featuring red and blue polka dots. Beneath, she dons a red petticoat, completing her ensemble. The handcolored etching, created by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot Jr. for "Costumes of the French Revolution, 1790-1793," offers a glimpse into the sartorial trends of the time. The encounter between these two figures, one from the East and the other from the West, invites us to reflect on the complexities of the historical period. The French Revolution, marked by political upheaval and social change, and the British East India Company's expansion in India, brought people and cultures from diverse backgrounds into contact. This image serves as a visual reminder of the intriguing interplay between fashion, history, and the global connections that shaped the late 18th century.
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