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| December 1806 |
In the early 19th century, as today, ladies might choose from a great many beauty products, including a surprising number of hair products. The following competing claims, Russian vs. Italian miracle hair growth products, come from La Belle Assemblée, Volume 3, Supplement, Advertisements for September 1807.
Image in upper left corner is a detail from an 1806 fashion plate, courtesy Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
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Question! I am reading Patrick O'Brain's marvelous Aubrey/Maturin series and he refers a number of times to men who are wearing "sad-coloured" coats. Was this a specific color, or just that they were wearing something dismal, drab, worn, or .... ?
I believe sad refers to dark. I've seen it in reference to 17th century New England Sunday church going clothes.
Love everything you post. Sorry for not always leaving comments but it does not mean I don't appreciate it. Thank you, Zora
"Sad" also referred to dyes dipped in an iron pot; the iron made the colors darker.
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