Habit of a Lady of Nuremberg in 1755

by Thomas Jefferys

This beautifully colored engraving was first printed by Thomas Jefferys in 1757 and gives an interesting insight into the elegant fashion sense of Nuremberg in the mid-18th century. This plate is part of the ethnographic study undertaken by Thomas Jefferys, known as A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations. The plate depicts the "Habit of a Lady" dating back to 1755.

This print is one of the important pieces that highlight the shift in German fashion from late Baroque to early Rococo. It shows the distinct silhouette of the dresses in the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg with well-structured bodices, laced clothing, and elaborate headdress typical of the Nuremberg aristocracy.