Cartoon on the female tight dress style of the late 1870s, which also satirizes male formal military uniforms. By George Du Maurier in Punch, May 25th 1878. A variation on the classic theme of a young lady dropping her handkerchief...
Caption: The New Hussar Hessians and Pants
Lady: See, I've dropped my handkerchief, Captain de Vere!
Gentleman: I know you have, Miss Constance. I'm very sorry. I can't stoop either!

















