Young Lady in a Polonaise of taffeta trimmed flat with bands of another color: she is coiffed with a handkerchief with pinked borders, fitted with taste and bordered with flowers. (1780) ROBE A LA CLEOPHILE.* This is a Polonaise, noteworthy for its manner of being pulled up with beads and tassels, in the method that … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 6e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 5e Figure
Children's dress in the new taste. (1780) CHILDRENS FOURREAUX. This Plate represents two little Girls, dressed in modern style; the one, seen from the front, is dressed in a plain Fourreau, trimmed with sabot cuffs and a linen volant, with a bouffante of filet lace pinched in a coque serving as a tour-de-gorge; a straw … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 4e Figure
Circassienne with a colored ground, with bands of painted fabric and a little band of pleated gauze around it; the petticoat is of another color, and the trim of the petticoat matches that of the gown. The coiffure is a hat à la Grenade. (1780) THE GRENADIERE: type of Circassienne, which owes its name to … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 4e Figure
La Petite Oye – new Etsy shop
After a lot of friendly encouragement, I decided in the past week that I should set up an Etsy shop to play to my strengths - research, historical accuracy, and itty-bitty stitches in the fiddly bits. (Not cutting and fitting.) One of the few things I'm willing to be very positive about, when it comes … Continue reading La Petite Oye – new Etsy shop
Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 3e Figure
Young woman dressed in a caraco à la Polonaise of vermicelli linen, edged with a narrow band; the petticoat edged with a wide band of fabric with a white ground with garlands of flowers. (1780) CAMISOLE A LA POLONAISE, MITIGATED. Amadis sleeves cut en botte, without parements. Border in a band: matching petticoat, with soubassement, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 3e Figure
Mimic of Modes 