Zarafa by Michael Allin

Zarafa by Michael Allin

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In 1826 Zarafa, a Masai giraffe, was presented to Charles X of France by the Viceroy of Egypt. From Parisienne women with their hair coiffured so high they had to sit on the floor of their carriages to men sporting hats and ties in elongated fashion, "a la Girafe" was born.

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Zarafa by Michael Allin

In 1826 Zarafa, a Masai giraffe, was presented to Charles X of France by the Viceroy of Egypt. From Parisienne women with their hair coiffured so high they had to sit on the floor of their carriages to men sporting hats and ties in elongated fashion, a la Girafe was born.
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ISBN 13 9780747222996
ISBN 10 0747222991
Title Zarafa
Author Michael Allin
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Year published 1998-10-22
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.