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EDIT: it is worth noting that these do exist as actual coasters! You can go here to buy them: [link]Final project for my licensing class- I designed subversive 18th century toile! Good times. The final collection included various party goods (coasters, cups, plates, napkins, invitations, etc.), but the tile designs showcase the characters and border designs most clearly.
Many thanks to my sister and her friends for their generous input- I never would have looked into period-accurate wine glasses without your encouragement.
-C
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I got such a great laugh out of this one! One day I will have to own the coasters LOL
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puhahahaha this is really comical. It really reminds me of those old victorian cartoons that poked fun at local and political issues in the newspapers.
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Holy wow I LOVE these!!! Gorgeous design, great color scheme, and the humor is marvelous
Really digging on the cabbage border for the purple coaster haha that's awesome
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This actually reminds me of these comical pictures I saw in New York. People in the 18th century use to make fun of women's fashions and would,for example, increase the size of the bustle to be half the size of her body or sleeves that were so large that if the wind blew they would carry the woman off.
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So Awesome!!!! I'm loving it as continuous toile like the background on your shop - any chance it will be available as fabric someday? Like on Spoonflower...?
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definitely thought about it! I'd really want to redraw some of it though since it's been a while.
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I think it's fantastic as is! But I wouldn't complain if you drew more of them!
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Haha The situations all seem very interesting! The design of the edges are very nice, too. For some reason I like the feet the most? (Pointy, pointy shoes!) XD
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Oh wow I love these! So clever and funny and delightful! I just discovered your work and I love it, and I look forward to seeing new stuff from you.
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Oh wow I love these! So clever and funny and delightful! I just discovered your work and I love it, and I look forward to seeing new stuff from you.
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This are just too adorable! Perverted 18th century coasters? EFF YEAH >
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Ohmahgah their little teeny feets are sho CUTE! *squeeeeeeeee*
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hehe, very clever 
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These are adorable. The last one is by far my favorite. The expressions are great, haha
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I love that back of the knee in the first one.
So scandalous!
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i would seriously buy these if you ever decided to sell coasters of this design. srsly.
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They exist! [link]
I probably should point that out more.
-C
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OAO oh mah gawd gonna buy post haste!!
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Great stuff. Love the style, the story telling, and the simple expressive faces. Beautiful work. : )
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These are hilarious.
XD
Bustles ALWAYS need to be made fun of.
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Goody!
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Wow - I love these, they're so fun! The teal-coloured one is probably my favourite - her expression is priceless!
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My goodness. It seems everything you touch turns to win.
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Hah, great. I loved the 2nd one. In that time it would represent too much more than would represent today.
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These are by far the most amazing coasters I have ever seen. I think the last one is my fav.
Once I get a house of my own, I will contact you to design my coasters, plates, and other chinaware. xD Whoo.
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i really love the line quality of this piece. did u use a pen tablet in photoshop or in illustrator to get those thin lines?
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The lines are done in Photoshop.
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wow. so nice! i want some of those coasters for my drinks!!
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This is simply amazing! I love the idea! It's genious!
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Is there any chance you were planning to make this set into prints? I would die for a set of these...they're amazing!!! My favorite is the green one with the woman standing amusedly with two pairs of man legs disappearing under the dress...these drawings are so clever and inspiring. I'd love to own a set of these *hopes you might be considering selling a print set of this*
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If you'd like prints I can arrange prints! I plan on organizing the whole Perdita thing and having a store set up soonish, but I'm also more than happy to print of a set on demand.
-C
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These are awesome great job with the style and so forth.
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These are just too fun, I luffs it! I'll admit it, my favorite is the green.
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I love the guy in the last panel's expression. He's all "Whut?"
Have you watched the HBO special of John Adams? They had the most beautiful French fashion costumes that remind me of these.
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