30586734
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Advertising Archives
30586734
The Advertising Archives specialise in vintage illustrations including adverts, posters and magazine covers
Media ID 20630435
VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This vintage illustration depicts a humorous scene from what appears to be the early 20th century. A stylish woman in a flapper-era dress with her skirt hitched up stands on tiptoe, leaning forward towards an older gentleman who is seated and peering at her through a large magnifying glass atop a wooden table. The man seems both intrigued and perplexed by the sight before him. On the table, there are various small bottles, suggesting that this could be some sort of examination or fitting related to fashion or beauty. The caption "Ah! Les jupes courtes. . . " translates to "Ah! The short skirts. . . " which hints at the novelty and perhaps scandalous nature of shorter hemlines during that time period. Below, dialogue suggests a playful banter about not being able to see everything with the robe (possibly referring to the skirt) and needing to show legs, while also mentioning something reassuringly fashionable—indicative of changing social norms around women's fashion during that era.
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