Author: Cassidy Percoco

Galerie des Modes, 54e Cahier, 4e Figure

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Pretty woman in a morning baigneuse, pierrot with revers and diamond-shaped steel buttons, the petticoat of plain muslin, flounce of the same: she holds a grapevine cane. (1787) Costume of the Marquise. - "Pierrot and petticoat of embroidered linen, trimmed with lace, pink underpetticoat, kerchief trimmed with seven collars per side; hat à la caravanne, two … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 54e Cahier, 4e Figure

Galerie des Modes, 54e Cahier, 3e Figure

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Petit Maître at the Palais Royal in a morning frock coat trimmed with striped, lozenge-shaped steel buttons, leather breeches and morning boots: he is coiffed with an English hat with a high crown. (1787) Cane. - "It has replaced the sword, which is not longer habitually worn.  One runs through the morning, a badine in the … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 54e Cahier, 3e Figure

Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Nine

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IX: Pamela is Married, Joseph Highmore, 1743-4; Tate Collection N03575 Because Mr. B really isn't supposed to marry Pamela, they need to hide their relationship for a while. He asks her to "dress as [she] used to do; for now, at least ...", which I believe means as she dressed when she was working for … Continue reading Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Nine

Galerie des Modes, 54e Cahier, 2e Figure

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Redingote of violet taffeta, revers, collar, and cuffs white, steel buttons, striped and spotted muslin petticoat: puce straw hat trimmed with large steel buckles: it is edged and belted with black velvet. (1787) "Women's clothing must have a sex; and this dress must contrast with ours.  A woman must be woman from head to foot: … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 54e Cahier, 2e Figure