{"id":21152,"date":"2024-09-09T11:12:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T09:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.colleensparis.com\/?p=21152"},"modified":"2024-09-09T11:28:18","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T09:28:18","slug":"the-birth-of-the-department-store-in-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/2024\/09\/the-birth-of-the-department-store-in-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"The Birth of the Department Store in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For the first time ever, there is an exhibition devoted to department store origins in Paris. Department stores were made for dreaming. Before 1852 one went to a specialized shop for fabric and another for the thread or buttons. The shopkeeper decided the price based on your appearance or their mood. At the Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs (Museum of Decorative Arts), <a href=\"https:\/\/madparis.fr\/The-Birth-of-Department-Stores-Fashion-design-toys-advertising-1852-1925#article9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"on display\">on display<\/a> until October 13 are 700 items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:45% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MAD-Facade-with-Posters_0460.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"21153\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/2024\/09\/the-birth-of-the-department-store-in-paris\/mad-facade-with-posters_0460\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MAD-Facade-with-Posters_0460.jpeg?fit=1280%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,960\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1723536303&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001410437235543&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"MAD Facade with Posters_0460\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Facade of the Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand Magazins Birth of the Department Store Paris&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Facade of the Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs for the exhibit Birth of the Department Store&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MAD-Facade-with-Posters_0460.jpeg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MAD-Facade-with-Posters_0460.jpeg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MAD-Facade-with-Posters_0460.jpeg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Facade of the Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand Magazins Birth of the Department Store Paris\" class=\"wp-image-21153 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MAD-Facade-with-Posters_0460.jpeg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MAD-Facade-with-Posters_0460.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MAD-Facade-with-Posters_0460.jpeg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MAD-Facade-with-Posters_0460.jpeg?resize=1140%2C855&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MAD-Facade-with-Posters_0460.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>The items on exhibit will transport you back to the years between 1852 to 1925. You will get a view of fashion, design, toys, and advertising. And if you love <a href=\"https:\/\/madparis.fr\/IMG\/pdf\/cp-frequentation-grands-magasins_2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"department store history\">department store history<\/a> and stories, be prepared. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citedelarchitecture.fr\/en\/agenda\/exhibition\/departement-stores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Department Stores Part Two\">Department Stores Part Two<\/a> opens October 16 at the Cit\u00e9 des Architectures &amp; Patrimoine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Voyage for the Modern Women<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Printemps catalog from Monday, September 16, 1912 for Oriental furnishings - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21211\" data-id=\"21211\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-catalog-Oriental-furnishings-1912_8585.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-catalog-Oriental-furnishings-1912_8585.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-catalog-Oriental-furnishings-1912_8585.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-catalog-Oriental-furnishings-1912_8585.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-catalog-Oriental-furnishings-1912_8585.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-catalog-Oriental-furnishings-1912_8585.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-catalog-Oriental-furnishings-1912_8585.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Printemps catalog from Monday, September 16, 1912 for Oriental shopping <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Printemps Catalogues for products from the Orient, Japan and China (1903-1922 - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21212\" data-id=\"21212\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-Oriental-catalog_8582.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-Oriental-catalog_8582.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-Oriental-catalog_8582.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-Oriental-catalog_8582.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-Oriental-catalog_8582.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-Oriental-catalog_8582.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Printemps-Oriental-catalog_8582.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Printemps Catalogues for products from the Orient, Japan and China (1903-1922<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Image from catalog showing Jacquard carpets - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21218\" data-id=\"21218\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Orientalism-Fascination-Carpets_8584.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Orientalism-Fascination-Carpets_8584.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Orientalism-Fascination-Carpets_8584.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Orientalism-Fascination-Carpets_8584.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Orientalism-Fascination-Carpets_8584.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Orientalism-Fascination-Carpets_8584.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Orientalism-Fascination-Carpets_8584.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The fascination with Orientalism in France began in 1830 with French colonisation of Algeria; catalog showing Jacquard carpets<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Catalog page with vases, bric-a-brac, trays, plates, an eclectic style originating in the 1830s-1848 continuing until after the Second World War - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21210\" data-id=\"21210\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oriental-vases-and-plates-from-store-catalog_8583.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oriental-vases-and-plates-from-store-catalog_8583.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oriental-vases-and-plates-from-store-catalog_8583.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oriental-vases-and-plates-from-store-catalog_8583.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oriental-vases-and-plates-from-store-catalog_8583.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oriental-vases-and-plates-from-store-catalog_8583.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Oriental-vases-and-plates-from-store-catalog_8583.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Catalog page with vases, bric-a-brac, trays, plates, an eclectic style originating in the 1830s-1848 continuing until after the Second World War<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You will journey back to the introduction of the temples of commerce. A woman could shop, and touch and find bargains. You will see how she (because the stores were aimed mostly toward women) could now travel the world.&nbsp; Within the department store were carpets, vases and any number of exotic pieces. These items were from far away lands she might never see. She could mail order or have her purchases sent to her home.&nbsp;Any dream was possible in the department store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you will see<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Au Bon March\u00e9 catalog of a modern home appliance, the washing machine, pictured are products for cleaning and ironing clothes - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21209\" data-id=\"21209\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Home-appliances-catalog-page-Au-Bon-Marche_8588.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Home-appliances-catalog-page-Au-Bon-Marche_8588.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Home-appliances-catalog-page-Au-Bon-Marche_8588.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Home-appliances-catalog-page-Au-Bon-Marche_8588.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Home-appliances-catalog-page-Au-Bon-Marche_8588.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Home-appliances-catalog-page-Au-Bon-Marche_8588.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Home-appliances-catalog-page-Au-Bon-Marche_8588.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Au Bon March\u00e9 catalog of a modern home appliance, the washing machine, pictured are products for cleaning and ironing clothes. Between 1854 and 1894, potable water was made available to Parisian apartments. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Catalog pages with lamps and chandeliers. - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21208\" data-id=\"21208\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chandeliers-Lamps-Gas_8587.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chandeliers-Lamps-Gas_8587.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chandeliers-Lamps-Gas_8587.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chandeliers-Lamps-Gas_8587.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chandeliers-Lamps-Gas_8587.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chandeliers-Lamps-Gas_8587.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Chandeliers-Lamps-Gas_8587.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Catalog pages with lamps and chandeliers. With the introduction of gas lines (1850) and electricity (20th century) in Paris apartments, this revolution required new fixtures<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Collection of undergarments: Taffeta underskirt (1880-1900), corset with garters (1910-1917), corset (1890), bra (1925) - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21213\" data-id=\"21213\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Undergarments-1890-1925_8516-1.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Undergarments-1890-1925_8516-1.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Undergarments-1890-1925_8516-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Undergarments-1890-1925_8516-1.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Undergarments-1890-1925_8516-1.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Undergarments-1890-1925_8516-1.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Undergarments-1890-1925_8516-1.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Collection of undergarments: Taffeta underskirt (1880-1900), corset with garters (1910-1917), corset (1890), bra (1925) <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Summer dress 1908-1910 - contemporary style in the spirit of designer Paul Poiret but at an affordable price for anyone - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21206\" data-id=\"21206\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Summer-Dress-1908-1910_8501.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Summer-Dress-1908-1910_8501.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Summer-Dress-1908-1910_8501.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Summer-Dress-1908-1910_8501.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Summer-Dress-1908-1910_8501.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Summer-Dress-1908-1910_8501.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Summer-Dress-1908-1910_8501.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Summer dress 1908-1910 &#8211; contemporary style in the spirit of designer Paul Poiret but at an affordable price for anyone<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Mannequin La Belle Jardini\u00e8re style: summertime linen suit; classic for town and country in the 1900s. This model is from 1905 - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21204\" data-id=\"21204\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/La-Belle-Jardinere_linen-suit_8502.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/La-Belle-Jardinere_linen-suit_8502.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/La-Belle-Jardinere_linen-suit_8502.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/La-Belle-Jardinere_linen-suit_8502.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/La-Belle-Jardinere_linen-suit_8502.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/La-Belle-Jardinere_linen-suit_8502.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/La-Belle-Jardinere_linen-suit_8502.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Mannequin La Belle Jardini\u00e8re style: summertime linen suit; classic for town and country in the 1900s. This model is from 1905<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Various posters of Paris department stores Au Bon March\u00e9, Samaritaine, Grands Magasins de la Paix - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21203\" data-id=\"21203\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-posters_8480.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-posters_8480.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-posters_8480.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-posters_8480.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-posters_8480.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-posters_8480.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-posters_8480.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Various posters of Paris department stores Au Bon March\u00e9, Samaritaine, Grands Magasins de la Paix <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Poster advertising the enlargement of les Magasins de Nouveaut\u00e9s small shops in the Passage Vivienne - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21143\" data-id=\"21143\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fixed-Price-Agrandissement-des-Magasins-de-Nouveautes.jpeg?resize=450%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fixed-Price-Agrandissement-des-Magasins-de-Nouveautes.jpeg?resize=450%2C600&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fixed-Price-Agrandissement-des-Magasins-de-Nouveautes.jpeg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fixed-Price-Agrandissement-des-Magasins-de-Nouveautes.jpeg?resize=188%2C250&amp;ssl=1 188w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Fixed-Price-Agrandissement-des-Magasins-de-Nouveautes.jpeg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Poster advertising the enlargement of les Magasins de Nouveaut\u00e9s small shops in the Passage Vivienne<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Advertising posters: one is for a new owner, the other for summer walking and bathing attire. Both shops with fixed prices - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21138\" data-id=\"21138\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/COSTUME-Target-Marketing.jpeg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/COSTUME-Target-Marketing.jpeg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/COSTUME-Target-Marketing.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/COSTUME-Target-Marketing.jpeg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/COSTUME-Target-Marketing.jpeg?resize=1140%2C855&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/COSTUME-Target-Marketing.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Advertising posters: one is for a new owner, the other for summer walking and bathing attire. Both shops with fixed prices<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Posters advertising entertainment - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21142\" data-id=\"21142\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Entertainment-Publicity-posters.jpeg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Entertainment-Publicity-posters.jpeg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Entertainment-Publicity-posters.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Entertainment-Publicity-posters.jpeg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Entertainment-Publicity-posters.jpeg?resize=1140%2C855&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Entertainment-Publicity-posters.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Posters advertising entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The department store was born during a booming industrial and modernization period where the social classes mixed. Anyone with a train ticket traveled to another city. As the railroad developed, so did fashion. Special travel outfits of durable fabric were needed for a journey. Even Parisian dress patterns during this made their way to other countries, especially the recently independent United States.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grands-Magasins-du-Louvre-Paris-MAD_8490.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"21173\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/grands-magasins-du-louvre-paris-mad_8490\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grands-Magasins-du-Louvre-Paris-MAD_8490.jpeg?fit=1280%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720865921&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.03030303030303&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Grands Magasins du Louvre Paris MAD_8490\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Grands Magasins du Louvre (The Galerie du Louvre), Silk Department&lt;br \/&gt;\nRue de Rivoli opened in 1855&lt;br \/&gt;\nNaissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Grands Magasins du Louvre (The Galerie du Louvre), Silk Department&lt;br \/&gt;\nRue de Rivoli opened in 1855&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grands-Magasins-du-Louvre-Paris-MAD_8490.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grands-Magasins-du-Louvre-Paris-MAD_8490.jpeg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grands-Magasins-du-Louvre-Paris-MAD_8490.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Grands Magasins du Louvre (The Galerie du Louvre), Silk Department Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-image-21173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grands-Magasins-du-Louvre-Paris-MAD_8490.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grands-Magasins-du-Louvre-Paris-MAD_8490.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grands-Magasins-du-Louvre-Paris-MAD_8490.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grands-Magasins-du-Louvre-Paris-MAD_8490.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grands-Magasins-du-Louvre-Paris-MAD_8490.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Grands-Magasins-du-Louvre-Paris-MAD_8490.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grands Magasins du Louvre (The Galerie du Louvre), Silk Department<br \/>Rue de Rivoli opened in 1855<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-CrespinDufayel_8488.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"21172\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/department-store-crespindufayel_8488\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-CrespinDufayel_8488.jpeg?fit=1280%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720865879&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.03030303030303&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Department Store Crespin&#038;Dufayel_8488\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Les Magasins Crespin-Dufayel&lt;br \/&gt;\nLocated between Boulevard Ornano (today Barb\u00e9s) and rue de Clignancourt&lt;br \/&gt;\n15,000 employees, occupied 2 1\/2 acres and the nave was devoted to furniture sales Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Les Magasins Crespin-Dufayel&lt;br \/&gt;\nLocated between Boulevard Ornano (today Barb\u00e9s) and rue de Clignancourt&lt;br \/&gt;\n15,000 employees, occupied 2 1\/2 acres and the nave was devoted to furniture sales&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-CrespinDufayel_8488.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-CrespinDufayel_8488.jpeg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-CrespinDufayel_8488.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Les Magasins Crespin-Dufayel Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-image-21172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-CrespinDufayel_8488.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-CrespinDufayel_8488.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-CrespinDufayel_8488.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-CrespinDufayel_8488.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-CrespinDufayel_8488.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Department-Store-CrespinDufayel_8488.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Les Magasins Crespin-Dufayel<br \/>Located between Boulevard Ornano (today Barb\u00e9s) and rue de Clignancourt<br \/>15,000 employees, occupied 2 1\/2 acres and the nave was devoted to furniture sales<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The store owners wanted you to experience a sensation:  Entering a palace, a realm of opulence. The mostly female clientele were met with majestic grand staircases. The coloured or plain glass ceilings formed in wrought iron and mosaics are still visible today.  Consider Le Bon March\u00e9 (1852), Galeries Lafayette (1894), Printemps (1865), and La Samaritaine (1870).  Not only did you enter opulence, for the bourgeoisie, they were being waited on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Delivery Woman during World War I 1917 Au Bon March\u00e9 Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21158\" data-id=\"21158\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/WWI-Deliveries-Bon-Marche_8572.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/WWI-Deliveries-Bon-Marche_8572.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/WWI-Deliveries-Bon-Marche_8572.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/WWI-Deliveries-Bon-Marche_8572.jpeg?resize=200%2C133&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/WWI-Deliveries-Bon-Marche_8572.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/WWI-Deliveries-Bon-Marche_8572.jpeg?resize=1140%2C761&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/WWI-Deliveries-Bon-Marche_8572.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Delivery Woman during World War I 1917 Au Bon March\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Image of department store delivery woman 1917 Au Bon March\u00e9 - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21151\" data-id=\"21151\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?resize=200%2C133&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?resize=1140%2C761&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">During WWI in France, women were the main workforce. Their clothing was adapted to movement<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Video image of women and children models in 1912\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21149\" data-id=\"21149\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-and-Children-1912-Fashion_8540.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-and-Children-1912-Fashion_8540.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-and-Children-1912-Fashion_8540.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-and-Children-1912-Fashion_8540.jpeg?resize=200%2C133&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-and-Children-1912-Fashion_8540.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-and-Children-1912-Fashion_8540.jpeg?resize=1140%2C761&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-and-Children-1912-Fashion_8540.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Exhibition video extract of 1912 women and children modeling fashion<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Toys, armoire, doll, child's sewing machine, black cat and doll dress up kit at the Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs exhibit Birth of the Department Store\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21146\" data-id=\"21146\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Toys-1900-and-1930_8551.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Toys-1900-and-1930_8551.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Toys-1900-and-1930_8551.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Toys-1900-and-1930_8551.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Toys-1900-and-1930_8551.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Toys-1900-and-1930_8551.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Toys-1900-and-1930_8551.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Toys, armoire, doll, child&#8217;s sewing machine, black cat and doll dress up kit from 1900 and 1930<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" alt=\"Video image ofeon lights advertising Toys &quot;Jouets&quot; on the fa\u00e7ade of Galeries Lafayette undated for the exhibit Birth of the Department Store Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21145\" data-id=\"21145\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Neon-ad-for-Toys_8542.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Neon-ad-for-Toys_8542.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Neon-ad-for-Toys_8542.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Neon-ad-for-Toys_8542.jpeg?resize=200%2C133&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Neon-ad-for-Toys_8542.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Neon-ad-for-Toys_8542.jpeg?resize=1140%2C761&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Neon-ad-for-Toys_8542.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Video image ofeon lights advertising Toys &#8220;Jouets&#8221; on the fa\u00e7ade of Galeries Lafayette undated for the exhibit Birth of the Department Store &#8211; undated<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Poster for Toys at Christmas-Au Pauper Jacques with Santa in a green fur-lined coat - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21205\" data-id=\"21205\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Poster-toys-Au-Pauvre-Jacques_8557.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Poster-toys-Au-Pauvre-Jacques_8557.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Poster-toys-Au-Pauvre-Jacques_8557.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Poster-toys-Au-Pauvre-Jacques_8557.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Poster-toys-Au-Pauvre-Jacques_8557.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Poster-toys-Au-Pauvre-Jacques_8557.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Poster-toys-Au-Pauvre-Jacques_8557.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Poster for Toys at Christmas-Au Pauper Jacques with Santa in a green fur-lined coat<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Image of Children's clothing and toys Highlander style inspired by Queen Victoria's children 1850-1880 - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-21137\" data-id=\"21137\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Clothes-Toys_8609.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Clothes-Toys_8609.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Clothes-Toys_8609.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Clothes-Toys_8609.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Clothes-Toys_8609.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Clothes-Toys_8609.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Children-Clothes-Toys_8609.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Highlander style inspired by Queen Victoria&#8217;s children 1850-1880<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Photos and videos record clothing and jobs adapted for temporary period. Women took over delivery and many other jobs of men during the First World War. You will see posters galore because target marketing was aimed at mothers. Mothers were enticed to buy toys and clothes for children.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see photos of the employees. So many new jobs were created that women left the countryside, moved to Paris and worked behind the counters. Cafeterias and dormitories provided food and shelter for employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-at-Work_8493.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"21150\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/women-at-work_8493\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-at-Work_8493.jpeg?fit=1280%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720866001&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.03125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Women at Work_8493\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Behind the scenes in department stores was another mixed workforce&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Behind the scenes in department stores was another mixed workforce&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-at-Work_8493.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-at-Work_8493.jpeg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"21150\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-at-Work_8493.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Department store images-Women working behind the scenes\" class=\"wp-image-21150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-at-Work_8493.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-at-Work_8493.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-at-Work_8493.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-at-Work_8493.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-at-Work_8493.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-at-Work_8493.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Behind the scenes in department stores was another mixed workforce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Cafeteria-cooks-Reading_8494.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-attachment-id=\"21141\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/employees-cafeteria-cooks-reading_8494\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Cafeteria-cooks-Reading_8494.jpeg?fit=1280%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,854\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720866027&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.021276595744681&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Employees-Cafeteria cooks Reading_8494\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Employees of Le Bon March\u00e9 working, dining, cafeteria-style lunch line and kitchen; dining with someone reading the newspaper to them -exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Employees of Le Bon March\u00e9 working, dining, cafeteria-style lunch line and kitchen; dining with someone reading the newspaper to them&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Cafeteria-cooks-Reading_8494.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Cafeteria-cooks-Reading_8494.jpeg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"21141\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Cafeteria-cooks-Reading_8494.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Employees of Le Bon March\u00e9 working, dining, cafeteria-style lunch line and kitchen; dining with someone reading the newspaper to them exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-image-21141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Cafeteria-cooks-Reading_8494.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Cafeteria-cooks-Reading_8494.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Cafeteria-cooks-Reading_8494.jpeg?resize=200%2C133&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Cafeteria-cooks-Reading_8494.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Cafeteria-cooks-Reading_8494.jpeg?resize=1140%2C761&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Cafeteria-cooks-Reading_8494.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Employees of Le Bon March\u00e9 working, dining, cafeteria-style lunch line and kitchen; dining with someone reading the newspaper to them<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Correspondence-Horses_8495.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-attachment-id=\"21139\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/employees-correspondence-horses_8495\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Correspondence-Horses_8495.jpeg?fit=1280%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,854\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720866039&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.018518518518519&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Employees Correspondence Horses_8495\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Illustrations of employees behind the scenes at Au Bon March\u00e9 handling correspondence; stables for delivery horses, saddle shop &#8211; exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Illustrations of employees behind the scenes at Au Bon March\u00e9 handling correspondence; stables for delivery horses, saddle shop&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Correspondence-Horses_8495.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Correspondence-Horses_8495.jpeg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"21139\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Correspondence-Horses_8495.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Illustrations of employees behind the scenes at Au Bon March\u00e9 handling correspondence; stables for delivery horses, saddle shop - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-image-21139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Correspondence-Horses_8495.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Correspondence-Horses_8495.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Correspondence-Horses_8495.jpeg?resize=200%2C133&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Correspondence-Horses_8495.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Correspondence-Horses_8495.jpeg?resize=1140%2C761&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Correspondence-Horses_8495.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illustrations of employees behind the scenes at Au Bon March\u00e9 handling correspondence; stables for delivery horses, saddle shop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees_8492.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"21140\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/employees_8492\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees_8492.jpeg?fit=1280%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720865980&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Employees_8492\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Illustrations of le Bon March\u00e9 employees sewing men&#8217;s wear, draping a showcase, delivery order preparation &#8211; exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Illustrations of le Bon March\u00e9 employees sewing men&#8217;s wear, draping a showcase, delivery order preparation&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees_8492.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees_8492.jpeg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"21140\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees_8492.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Illustrations of le Bon March\u00e9 employees sewing men's wear, draping a showcase, delivery order preparation - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-image-21140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees_8492.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees_8492.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees_8492.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees_8492.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees_8492.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees_8492.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Illustrations of le Bon March\u00e9 employees sewing men&#8217;s wear, draping a showcase, delivery order preparation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Group-Photos-Department-Store_8497.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"21184\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/2024\/09\/the-birth-of-the-department-store-in-paris\/employees-group-photos-department-store_8497\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Group-Photos-Department-Store_8497.jpeg?fit=1280%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720866064&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.04&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Employees Group Photos Department Store_8497\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Images of employees in a department store listed with their department &#8211; exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Images of employees in a department store listed with their department &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Group-Photos-Department-Store_8497.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Group-Photos-Department-Store_8497.jpeg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"21184\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Group-Photos-Department-Store_8497.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Group-Photos-Department-Store_8497.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Group-Photos-Department-Store_8497.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Group-Photos-Department-Store_8497.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Group-Photos-Department-Store_8497.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Group-Photos-Department-Store_8497.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Employees-Group-Photos-Department-Store_8497.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Groups of Employees by department<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" data-attachment-id=\"21151\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/women-transporter-shipping-wwi_8571\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?fit=1280%2C854&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,854\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720867883&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.021739130434783&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Women Transporter Shipping WWI_8571\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Image of department store delivery woman 1917 Au Bon March\u00e9; During WWI in France, women were the main workforce. Their clothing adapted to movement &#8211; exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;During WWI in France, women were the main workforce. Their clothing was adapted to movement&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?fit=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"21151\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Image of department store delivery woman 1917 Au Bon March\u00e9 - exhibit Birth of the Department Store Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-image-21151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?resize=200%2C133&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?resize=1140%2C761&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Women-Transporter-Shipping-WWI_8571.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">During WWI in France, women were the main workforce. Their clothing was adapted to movement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/madparis.fr\/The-Birth-of-Department-Stores-Fashion-design-toys-advertising-1852-1925#article9451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"press release\">press release<\/a> gives you a concise overview of the exhibition with images. The <a href=\"https:\/\/madparis.fr\/IMG\/pdf\/grands_magasins_-_brochure_of_the_exhibition.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"brochure\">brochure<\/a> breaks down the exhibition into sections and is your quick guide for Birth of the Department Store. You will enjoy the exhibit. Plan at least two hours or take a guided tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Souvenirs in the Gift Shop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8617.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"21156\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/2024\/09\/the-birth-of-the-department-store-in-paris\/souvenirs-mad-department-store_8617\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8617.jpeg?fit=1280%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720869275&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Souvenirs MAD Department Store_8617\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Image of housewares, illustrations, poster, cards for the Birth of the Department Store exhibit at the Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Image of housewares, illustrations, poster, cards for the Birth of the Department Store exhibit at the Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8617.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8617.jpeg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8617.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Image of housewares, illustrations, poster, cards for the Birth of the Department Store exhibit at the Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-image-21156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8617.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8617.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8617.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8617.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8617.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8617.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image of housewares, illustrations, poster, cards for the Birth of the Department Store exhibit at the Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8616.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"21155\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/2024\/09\/the-birth-of-the-department-store-in-paris\/souvenirs-mad-department-store_8616\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8616.jpeg?fit=1280%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720869272&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Souvenirs MAD Department Store_8616\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;image of souvenirs, toys, posters, illustrations, children&#8217;s books for the Birth of the Department Store exhibit at Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Souvenirs, toys, posters, illustrations, children&#8217;s books for the Birth of the Department Store exhibit at Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8616.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8616.jpeg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8616.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"image of souvenirs, toys, posters, illustrations, children's books for the Birth of the Department Store exhibit at Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-image-21155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8616.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8616.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8616.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8616.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8616.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8616.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Souvenirs, toys, posters, illustrations, children&#8217;s books for the Birth of the Department Store exhibit at Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8618.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"21157\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/2024\/09\/the-birth-of-the-department-store-in-paris\/souvenirs-mad-department-store_8618\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8618.jpeg?fit=1280%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720869391&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Souvenirs MAD Department Store_8618\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Image of books &#8211; souvenirs for the Birth of the Department Store exhibit  at Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Image of books &#8211; souvenirs for the Birth of the Department Store exhibit&lt;br \/&gt;\n at Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8618.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8618.jpeg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8618.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Image of books - souvenirs for the Birth of the Department Store exhibit at Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-image-21157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8618.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8618.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8618.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8618.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8618.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8618.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image of books &#8211; souvenirs for the Birth of the Department Store exhibit  \n at Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8615.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"21154\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/2024\/09\/the-birth-of-the-department-store-in-paris\/souvenirs-mad-department-store_8615\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8615.jpeg?fit=1280%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720869195&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;64&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Souvenirs MAD Department Store_8615\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Small canvas gift bag souvenir of the Birth of the Department Store exhibit at Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Small canvas gift bag souvenir of the Birth of the Department Store exhibit at Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8615.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8615.jpeg?fit=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8615.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Small canvas gift bag souvenir of the Birth of the Department Store exhibit at Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs Naissance des Grand magasins Birth of the Department Store Paris MAD\" class=\"wp-image-21154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8615.jpeg?resize=600%2C600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8615.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8615.jpeg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8615.jpeg?resize=1140%2C1140&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8615.jpeg?resize=75%2C75&amp;ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Souvenirs-MAD-Department-Store_8615.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Small canvas gift bag souvenir of the Birth of the Department Store exhibit at Mus\u00e9e des Arts d\u00e9coratifs <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For further reading and enjoyment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Emile Zola, published the novel \u201cAu Bonheur des Dames\u201d (The Ladies\u2019 Delight) in 1883. The Netflix series \u201cParadise\u201d is a costume drama about this era. Especially interesting is the rise of individuals from basic employment to power. And watching as the small shopkeepers experience the department store take-over of business and desires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The photographer, Charles Marville took photographs of Paris streets before and during the Napoleon-Haussmann era of reconstruction. The abridged version of the original book is available in English and French. The Parigamme version can be at BHV department store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Charles-Marville_streetsParis.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"21136\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/charles-marville_streetsparis\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Charles-Marville_streetsParis.jpeg?fit=1280%2C960&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,960\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1720864533&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.02&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Charles Marville_streetsParis\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Images by Charles Marville, Photographer during 1800s of Paris Streets Birth of the Department Store exhibit MAD&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Images by Charles Marville, Photographer during 1800s of Paris Streets Birth of the Department Store exhibit MAD&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Charles-Marville_streetsParis.jpeg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Charles-Marville_streetsParis.jpeg?fit=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Charles-Marville_streetsParis.jpeg?resize=800%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Photo images by Charles Marville, Photographer during 1800s of Paris Streets Birth of the Department Store exhibit MAD\" class=\"wp-image-21136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Charles-Marville_streetsParis.jpeg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Charles-Marville_streetsParis.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Charles-Marville_streetsParis.jpeg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Charles-Marville_streetsParis.jpeg?resize=1140%2C855&amp;ssl=1 1140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Charles-Marville_streetsParis.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Images by Charles Marville, Photographer during 1800s of Paris Streets <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CharlesMarville_Paris-1860s_0738.jpeg?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"21189\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/charlesmarville_paris-1860s_0738\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CharlesMarville_Paris-1860s_0738.jpeg?fit=960%2C1280&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,1280\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.78&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 14 Pro&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1723988910&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.86&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"CharlesMarville_Paris 1860s_0738\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Une m\u00e9moire du view Paris Charles Marville Parigamme images of Paris streets before during and after the Haussmann era of reconstruction &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Une m\u00e9moire du view Paris Charles Marville Parigamme images of Paris streets before during and after the Haussmann era of reconstruction English and French by Parigamme found at BHV department store&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CharlesMarville_Paris-1860s_0738.jpeg?fit=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CharlesMarville_Paris-1860s_0738.jpeg?fit=450%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CharlesMarville_Paris-1860s_0738.jpeg?resize=450%2C600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Une m\u00e9moire du view Paris Charles Marville Parigamme images of Paris streets before during and after the Haussmann era of reconstruction\" class=\"wp-image-21189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging-wptechsupport.com\/colleensparis\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/CharlesMarville_Paris-1860s_0738.jpeg?resize=450%2C600&amp;ssl=1 450w, 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