Kostuum van een draagstoel drager 1803 - 1808

This hand-colored etching by Swiss artist Samuel Gränicher depicts a man dressed in the uniform of a sedan chair bearer in the early 19th century. The figure stands with his arms crossed, wearing a blue coat, yellow waistcoat, and black breeches. He is also wearing a white shirt and a black cocked hat. The image provides insight into the fashion of the time and the everyday working life of people in early 19th century Switzerland. "Kostuum van een draagstoel drager" is a valuable example of fashion illustration and social history.