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- Collection: "Reading" Fashion in A. Pushkin's Eugene Onegin: Word as Image in 1820s Imperial Russia
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Double Glass: Лорнет
An instrumental part of theatre culture; used to view performances.
Fashion's Dressing Room
Eugene Onegin, a pupil of the highest fashion trends centered around London and Paris, boasted an expansive wardrobe.
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.
Cloaks
Prior to competing in the duel, both Onegin and Lensky sported cloaks to keep out the cold air.
Bolivar: A Top Hat
Popular as part of salon culture, men often sported Bolivartop hats.
Breguet: A Pocket Watch
Popular as part of salon culture, men often sportedBreguet watches.
The Grand Assembly
A plethora of dandies and ladies dancing together in the ballroom, as part of the 'city' culture that Tatyana enters.
Salon Culture
The soirées of the Russian elite, as part of salon culture.
The Theatre
A stylish activity of the Russian elite, the theatre was a mainstay in Russian tradition and culture.
The Boots of the Guardsman
The tall leather boots of the Russian guardsman were equipped with metal spurs.