The little Girl seen full-face is dressed in a Fourreau of Taffeta trimmed with Gauze; she has a Gauze Apron; her Fourreau is made à l'anglaise. Henri IV hat. The other little Girl has a Buras Fourreau pulled up à la Polonaise. The little Boy has a simple Matelot with pulled-up Sleeves. (1780)
Author: Cassidy Percoco
Galerie des Modes, 32e Cahier, 3e Figure
The littlest of these children is dressed in a chemisette or blouse dress, very convenient for children of this age, especially in summer. The Girl is dressed in a Lévite and the little Boy has a sailor suit with bavaroises of another color. Corsica hat. (1780)
Galerie des Modes, 32e Cahier, 2e Figure
Young Governess of a child helping a very young child to walk; he is dressed in a little Sailor suit, but he is equipped with a Pudding Cap and also wears leading strings. (1780)
Galerie des Modes, 32e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Young Lady carrying her child in a Cradle to breastfeed while walking. She is dressed in a Lévite whose Collar is painted all around and trimmed with Gauze, as are the parements of the Sleeves. (1780)
Tea in Kinderhook
On Saturday, I went to the Formally Invited tea at the Vanderpoel House in Kinderhook, put on by the Columbia County Historical Society and Clermont State Historic Site. It was wonderful! The whole first floor was cleared, with one room for the tea, punch, and food, one room for coats (and a full-length mirror, so … Continue reading Tea in Kinderhook
Mimic of Modes 