Young Lady coiffed in a baigneuse with a satin pelisse lined with fur; the petticoat is trimmed with a sprigged linen flounce gathered in pipes. (1778) Half-parure, or winter négligé. This Outfit is very sought-after by Ladies, in the morning when they are obliged to go out, whether to go shopping or for some other … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 1ere Figure
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The Planning and Research are the Best Bits
It's been a long time since I made a post that wasn't just a translation, hasn't it? Well, I have been doing some things. - I did finish hemming the demi-polonaise! Here it is in its untrimmed and unironed glory: It has to be over my thesis gown, because this dress form is a little … Continue reading The Planning and Research are the Best Bits
Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 6e Figure
Young Lady coiffed with a Herisson with two curls, not touching, on each side, and with a Queen's Pouf trimmed with a black tuft and girded with a blue satin ribbon, in the coque is a rose and crescent of diamonds. She is dressed in a grand ceremonial gown on a hoop, of brocaded Indian … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 6e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 5e Figure
Elegant young lady coiffed in an English Cap and dressed in a pouf Polonaise trimmed with gauze with a streaked ribbon; matching petticoat. (1778) Negligée polonaise: these gowns fasten simply over the chest like the current polonaises,* not extended to the waist, having long wings and a very short tail. The polonaise shown in the … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 4e Figure
Woman in a pleated Caraco of changeable taffeta in "pigeon's throat", the trim in very light gauze poufs, the hat trimmed in poufs as well. (1778) Pleated caraco, or français caraco, seen from the back, trimmed with flounces; the volant is headed with a matching trim. The sabot cuffs flare in the middle and taper … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 4e Figure
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