Ladies' Fashion: Hairdressing and Hats
ca. 1770-1780
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1957-41-118-6
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Ladies' Fashion: Hairdressing and Hats***Johann August Rossmassler (German, 1752–1783), ca. 1770–1780* Print, Smithsonian American Art MuseumCreated by German artist Johann August Rossmass during the late 18 century, *Ladies' Fashion:dressing and Hats* the extravagant world of women's hairstyles and headwear from the 1770s. This print reflects the Rococo era's lingering influence, a time when European fashion emphasized elaborate powdered wigs, towering poufs adorned with feathers, ribbons, and miniature sculptures, and wide-brimmed hats that signaled social status. Rossmassler, active in ...