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- Collection: "Reading" Fashion in A. Pushkin's Eugene Onegin: Word as Image in 1820s Imperial Russia
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Salon Culture
The soirées of the Russian elite, as part of salon culture.
The Grand Assembly
A plethora of dandies and ladies dancing together in the ballroom, as part of the 'city' culture that Tatyana enters.
Breguet: A Pocket Watch
Popular as part of salon culture, men often sportedBreguet watches.
Bolivar: A Top Hat
Popular as part of salon culture, men often sported Bolivartop hats.
Cloaks
Prior to competing in the duel, both Onegin and Lensky sported cloaks to keep out the cold air.
Traditional Men's Robe: Халат
A vision of married life for the husband was complete with the wearing of a 'xалат'. Lensky envisions himself adorned with this robe, when he was to finally marry to Olga.
Fashion's Dressing Room
Eugene Onegin, a pupil of the highest fashion trends centered around London and Paris, boasted an expansive wardrobe.
Double Glass: Лорнет
An instrumental part of theatre culture; used to view performances.
Winter Coats
An elite gentleman, showcasing the best of men's winter clothing with a beaver-trimmed coat.
A Young Eugene Onegin
A Eugene Onegin was much different than his older self, exuding charm and a sense of adventure.