F.e de la B. des Manilles, from the playing cards (for quartets) "Costumes des Peuples Étrangers" by Anonymous

F.e de la B. des Manilles, from the playing cards (for quartets) "Costumes des Peuples Étrangers" 18th century

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handmade artwork painting

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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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