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Rose Bertin
French fashion merchant (1747 - 1813) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marie-Jeanne "Rose" Bertin (2 July 1747, Abbeville, Picardy, France – 22 September 1813, Épinay-sur-Seine) was a French fashion merchant. She was particularly noted for her work with Queen Marie Antoinette. Bertin was the first celebrated French fashion designer and is widely credited with having brought fashion and haute couture to the forefront of popular culture.
Quick Facts Marie-Jeanne Bertin, Born ...
Marie-Jeanne Bertin | |
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Born | 2 July 1747 Abbeville |
Died | 22 September 1813 Épinay-sur-Seine |
Nationality | French |
Other names | Rose Bertin |
Occupation | Fashion merchant |
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Marie Antoinette de Lorraine-Habsbourg and Her Children by Élisabeth-Louise Vigée-Le Brun (1787)
Versailles, Musée national du Château et des Trianons
The Queen is shown in an up-to-date outfit created by Bertin.Versailles, Musée national du Château et des Trianons