The journal reflected the changed social and political cirumstances in Europe. The elaborate and costly dress of the eighteenth century was no longer acceptable, and the emphasis was placed on far simpler garments. Classical influences were clearly noticeable: the hair style imitated that of the ancient Greeks; the dresses resembled those worn by Greek and Roman priestesses, and even the headdresses were fairly simple, 'à la jardinière'.
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam online catalogue (retrieved 9 August 2016).
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