Comments on The French Factrice: French Giraffe Mania in 1827

I have a book about that phenomenon. Paris went cr...

2009-07-09T14:23:52.171+02:00

I have a book about that phenomenon.
Paris went crazy when that animal arrived.
And the "mode a la girafe" was the "dernier cri".
By the way, her name was Zafira.

Those French women were so imaginative! I've ...

2009-07-08T05:26:32.398+02:00

Those French women were so imaginative! I've never once looked at an animal and thought..."Gee, I should make my hair look that that beastie!" LOL ~Lori

Any giraffe is cool, but the one in the frame is s...

2009-07-07T20:10:26.627+02:00

Any giraffe is cool, but the one in the frame is special! I love these wonderful images you post!

Giraffes are very tall. The mania you speak of is...

2009-07-07T16:02:03.758+02:00

Giraffes are very tall. The mania you speak of is the height of human goofiness. So to speak.

I'm glad the French finally let their hair down and got some sense and became like lions with flowing manes. Well, some girls I saw in Paris had flowing manes. Among other things.

;-)

Giraffe hair? I love it. Giraffe eyelashes be nice...

2009-07-07T15:37:40.251+02:00

Giraffe hair? I love it. Giraffe eyelashes be nice too. Some days I think my hair looks like a water buffalo.

Giraffe inspired hairstyles, oh my, that certainly...

2009-07-07T06:01:55.323+02:00

Giraffe inspired hairstyles, oh my, that certainly is going to great (neck) lengths for the sake of fashion :D

Charming and interesting post, sweetie!

Wishing you a bright and joyful week!
♥ Jessica

Hello Marie, I do love your info about the giraffe...

2009-07-07T03:57:31.631+02:00

Hello Marie, I do love your info about the giraffe mania. Think about it, we still love giraffes. Love your vintage postcard info.

Thank you for your visit today.

Hugs...Jeanne

Welcome, I am so glad you dropped by my cottage. ...

2009-07-07T02:38:15.973+02:00

Welcome, I am so glad you dropped by my cottage. I visited you site and find it fascinating. It is loaded with interesting posts and lovely pics. I couldn't believe the number of followers you have...how did you do it? I will be back later this week when I am not at work and will spend time reading your current and archived posts. I am going now to sign up as a follower to your site. I am so glad you stopped by!! Please visit me again and next time if you have a moment, please join my (18) followers, I will appreciate it.
Talk to you soon

Do you have any postcards showing the giraffe insp...

2009-07-07T00:46:40.782+02:00

Do you have any postcards showing the giraffe inspired hairstyle?

When I see your little Kermy on my comments box, i...

2009-07-07T00:34:46.782+02:00

When I see your little Kermy on my comments box, it just makes me happy just looking at him. Thank you for kind comments.:)

I'm very surprised that giraffe's were in ...

2009-07-07T00:21:24.230+02:00

I'm very surprised that giraffe's were in Paris that long ago. Hmmm. Even back then fashion was sometimes crazy, eh?

That was an interesting lesson. I love giraffes!!

2009-07-06T23:56:23.363+02:00

That was an interesting lesson. I love giraffes!!

A few months ago I saw a vintage postcard exhibit ...

2009-07-06T22:34:32.730+02:00

A few months ago I saw a vintage postcard exhibit at the New York Met. I think your bog is better.

Giraffe's are so funny looking. They almost lo...

2009-07-06T22:32:42.189+02:00

Giraffe's are so funny looking. They almost look like a celestrial mistake. [giggle] :o)

Giraffes are my favorite animals. Fabulous trivia...

2009-07-06T21:26:27.510+02:00

Giraffes are my favorite animals. Fabulous trivia!

I have allways liked Giraffe print :) wish I could...

2009-07-06T21:12:52.943+02:00

I have allways liked Giraffe print :) wish I could get a summer dress with giraffe pring :)

P.s. The boy in the striped pyjamas, was very sad :(

Giraffes inspired a way up do! Who knew? Giraffes ...

2009-07-06T20:31:53.153+02:00

Giraffes inspired a way up do! Who knew? Giraffes are one of my faves, btw. Thanks!

Well that's interesting! So at that time there...

2009-07-06T20:20:28.793+02:00

Well that's interesting! So at that time there were also trend setters, in this case the giraffe! Very nice post, Marie!

A high and mighty guest! PS If you are interested...

2009-07-06T19:59:12.103+02:00

A high and mighty guest!

PS If you are interested in a blog on giraffes, with a somewhat slanted view on life, have a look at this one.

It never ceases to amaze me what woman will do to ...

2009-07-06T19:49:25.791+02:00

It never ceases to amaze me what woman will do to themselves just to be in fashion.

Your blog is simply beautiful. Thank you for stop...

2009-07-06T19:41:59.071+02:00

Your blog is simply beautiful.

Thank you for stopping by Sunbonnet Cottage. I am so glad that you did, it gave me a chance to meet you.

Melissa

Your blog is fantastic. And I love this post - gi...

2009-07-06T19:36:54.587+02:00

Your blog is fantastic. And I love this post - giraffe's are a fave of mine. I think I must be a 1827 incarnate.

Speaking of smilin'...that's what Kermy do...

2009-07-06T18:51:44.876+02:00

Speaking of smilin'...that's what Kermy does for me every time his pops in.

Interesting little history lesson there. Oh, there is soooo much to learn and see. Thanks for sharing your corner of the world with us.

Cheers,
Candy

Thank you for your comment on my blog! I didn'...

2009-07-06T18:39:18.451+02:00

Thank you for your comment on my blog! I didn't know that giraffes were so popular back then, very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Giraffes are such beautiful animals!

2009-07-06T17:52:47.239+02:00

Giraffes are such beautiful animals!