02364cam a22003253u 4500 44187 UtSlPG 20260610134020.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d ltf91004451 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 GT Robida, Albert, 1848-1926 Mesdames Nos Aïeules: dix siècles d'élégances Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated by the author. Release date is 2013-11-15 Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Mesdames Nos Aïeules: dix siècles d'élégances" by Albert Robida is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the evolution of women's fashion over a millennium, tracing styles from ancient times to the contemporary scene of Robida's day. Through a blend of prose and illustrations, it reflects upon societal changes and cultural influences that shaped these fashions, celebrating the beauty and complexity of women's attire throughout history. At the start of the work, readers are introduced to a poetic piece reflecting on the fleeting nature of fashion, with musings on styles long past and the constant evolution of women's clothing. The narrative then delves into a discussion of the connections between fashion and architecture, suggesting that both are interrelated artistic expressions of their respective eras. Robida highlights the cyclical nature of fashion, indicating that past styles influence contemporary trends, as he prepares to take the reader on a detailed exploration of historical garments, their societal ramifications, and the elegant "grâce féminine" that underlies this ever-changing tapestry of women's fashion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Costume -- France -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44187 85026 85026