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Dear Lydia
Fascinating. Of course, the roots go back far
beyond Baroness Elsa and Marya Delvard. (and even Bram Stoker's 'New
Woman'.)
Check out the dance events: Victims' Balls just
post the French Revolution: the white make-up, red choker and lip stick to
imitate those who hads been executed. Plus women as vampires, 1790s onwards.
Also the merveilleuses as they were called: the rebellious and unconventional
Frenchwomen who courted public disapproval.
Best Wishes
David Annwn
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