At the top of the Plate, on the left, a Bust of a Woman. Gauze cap, à la Jannette.* Kerchief of Italian gauze, à la Henri IV, knotted with a pink ribbon. Gown of dark green satin. The earrings are plaquettes. On the right, another Bust of a Woman. Cane hat, à la Marlborough, surmounted … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 2e Cahier, 3e Planche
Author: Cassidy Percoco
New Types of Coiffures for Ladies and Young Girls, 1908
[This was typed months ago, but somehow it never got posted. Oops!] Once again, with the help of Lauren of Wearing History, I bring you a something a bit more modern: a discussion of hairstyles from Le Miroir des Modes, 1908. The Greek style has invaded the domain of evening and at-home city toilettes; but … Continue reading New Types of Coiffures for Ladies and Young Girls, 1908
A Most Belated Promotion
You've likely already heard about it, but if you haven't: you should know that Kendra Van Cleave's book, 18th Century Hair & Wig Styling, is available for pre-order through Indiegogo! Probably the best advertising is the American Duchess's fabulous test-wig - check it out, it looks amazing, so you know that book's good. The detailed … Continue reading A Most Belated Promotion
Cabinet des Modes, 2e Cahier, 1ere Planche
It represents a Woman in full Dress. Puffed cap of gauze, à la Figaro, surmounted by two white plumes supported by a garland of flowers. A kerchief à la Henri IV. Pelisse of white satin, edged with marten's tail. Gown of blue satin. Petticoat of white satin. White muff of Angora goat. White shoes.
Cabinet des Modes, 1er Cahier, 3e Planche
It presents two Women's Busts. The first is coiffed à l'Ingénue. A straw hat, whose edge is trimmed with a violet ribbon. The crown is high, à l'Anglaise, trimmed with violet gauze. A pearl pin on the front. A bow or cockade on the back, whose edges, about two or three inches long, are hanging. … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 1er Cahier, 3e Planche
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