A man is wearing a waistcoat, breeches amd a top hat, he is also carrying a stout cane in his hand. Etching by James Gillray.
Wellcome Collection

A man is wearing a waistcoat, breeches amd a top hat, he is also carrying a stout cane in his hand. Etching by James Gillray.

1799

CC0 — Public Domain
Wellcome Collection

Lettering: "Elegance Democratique". - a sketch found near High Wycombe "- whenever I wish to form a proper estimate of a mans mind, I observe his manner and his dress." Lord Chesterfield. Js. Gillray fecit.

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