SATIRE and CUSTOMS

Books and territory / Satire and customs

These are amusing books that show scenes from the typical everyday life with colorized caricatures in the style of that time; sometimes, even comics that rewrite ancient history. Romans are depicted as they were Victorian characters with togas and top hats; 136 caricatures illustrate life in Milan from 1860 to 1910. Satire, which was very common in the 1800s, portrays and mocks characters, behaviors and contemporary customs. Charles Albert pleasantly attends the beautiful Turin salons, where he recites comedies written by his own hand.
It is an itinerary to discover duchesses and princesses’ fashion traditions, the behavior and the etiquette that had to be practiced.