Miss Prattle Consulting Doctor Double Fee about her Pantheon Head Dress 1772

"Miss Prattle Consulting Doctor Double Fee about her Pantheon Head Dress" is an anonymous satirical print from 1772 housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The print depicts two women seated around a table, with the woman on the right wearing an extravagant, towering headdress. This satirical engraving pokes fun at the fashion trends of the time, particularly the exorbitant and often impractical headwear worn by women in the 18th century. The title and the exaggerated nature of the headdress suggest that the artwork is a social commentary on the fashion conscious society of the era, highlighting the absurdity of fashion trends. The print captures the essence of satirical art, using humor to address social issues, a popular genre of the 18th century.