vinceaddams:“Wild man” costume worn by Karl XIII of Sweden, 1778, Collection Livrust Chamber.I’m ama
vinceaddams:“Wild man” costume worn by Karl XIII of Sweden, 1778, Collection Livrust Chamber.I’m amazed that this thing exists, and is in such good condition! Apparently it was worn for a theatrical performance of some sort, which explains why it hasn’t got very much detail. You can tell from the huge stitches visible on the left sleeve that it was put together relatively quickly, and I think it would definitely look better on stage seen from a distance that it does up close. I wish there were more photos, especially since I’m not sure how it closes. Oh my gosh I found a lady version of the same sort of costume!“Callirhoë : 1765 Versailles : Mlle Lavinie // Sauvagesse : [maquette de costume] / [Louis-René Boquet]“ -- source link
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