F.e de la B. des Manilles, from the playing cards (for quartets) "Costumes des Peuples Étrangers" 18th century
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This 18th-century playing card from the "Costumes des Peuples Étrangers" deck depicts "F.e de la B. des Manilles," a woman wearing a colorful, striped gown and a green headscarf. The card is part of a set of playing cards designed to showcase different costumes from around the world. This artwork exemplifies a style of graphic design used to create visual interest and intrigue in a deck of cards and provides a glimpse into fashion and cultural representation in the 18th century.
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