Costume of Desgouttieres; Secretary of the Directory and fashion leader in wigs. He wears a pyramid wig; high collar shirt and coat; breeches and stockings. He carries a claque (cocked hat) and glasses. Handcoloured etching by Auguste Etienne Guillaumot Jr. from Costumes of the Directory; Rouquette; Paris; 1875. The etchings were made from designs by Eugene Lacoste and Draner after prints of the era 1795-99. The costumes are from theatre productions Merveilleuses and Pres Saint-Gervais by Victorien Sardou.