c&c - project 2 - marie antoinette
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M A R I E
A N T O I N E T T E
I N T R O D U C T I O N
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P O S I T I O N I NS O C I A L S T R A T A
She was a part ofthe Second Estate,which were theNobles, thatconsisted ofwealthy aristocrats.
C L E R G Y
N O B L E S
P E A S A N T S
C L O T H I N G
Panniers, corsets, plunging necklines, pagoda sleeves.She introduced the chemise à la reine (left), a loose whitegown with a colorful silk sash around the waist.
A C H I E V E M E N T S
Instituted segregated dining spaces at court
Instituted more simple and basic dress styles,as well as reduction of makeup, at court
Her renovation of Petit Trianon in Versailles
She became the Queen of France at the age of19
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