Vest retroussée à l'Amazone, Revers of streaked fur. Hat à la Jokei trimmed with garlands and follette aigrettes. (1787) Accessory made by Rose Bertin, modiste to the Queen, for the Baron Duplouy, d'Abbeville, October 11, 1784: "A Jockey hat in yellow straw lined with white taffeta, a striped ribbon around the crown, a bow in … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 56e Cahier, 1ere Figure
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Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Eleven
XI: Pamela Asks Sir Jacob Swinford's Blessing, Joseph Highmore, 1743-4; Tate Collection N03576 Eventually, after recounting the events of the last painting in great detail to Mr. B, the two go home and fail to confront Lady Davers due to Pamela's avoidant behavior. But they do finally converse, and Mr. B makes it clear that … Continue reading Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Eleven
Galerie des Modes, 55e Cahier, 6e Figure
1. Petit-Maître in a spotted Coat, white revers, little painted Vest, silk Stockings. 2. Vischoura* of satin, trimmed with fur. 3 and 4. Painted and embroidered vests etc. ... (1787) " ...A few Gilets have recently been invented where one sees from the top to the bottom very pretty little people, galant or comic scenes, grape … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 55e Cahier, 6e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 55e Cahier, 5e Figure
Grand Chemise of plain Linen, trimmed with the same Linen in a volant with lowered têtes, the Collar matching: the Manchettes in small Lace trimmed with Linen with turned-up têtes, the Sleeves held with a pink Ribbon and the Belt of the same. (1787) Earrings. - "The vast hats in all colors have made way … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 55e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 55e Cahier, 4e Figure
1. Petit-Maître dressed in a Coat with wide revers and double collar à l'Anglaise. 2. Cane of bamboo wood. 3. Hat à l'Androsmann. 4. Sword trimmed with a gallant bow. 5. Turned-up hat with a cockade à la Jockei. 6. Hat à la Quaker. (1787) Petit-Maître. - "This name, say our lexicographers, was begun by … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 55e Cahier, 4e Figure
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