Elegant lady in informal gown of striped Indian Taffeta, trimmed with poufs in the same fabric. (1778) Informal gown of striped Indian taffeta, trimmed in poufs of striped gauze; sleeves en pagode, with bonshommes; very high volante, headed with a trim similar to that of the gown, and with another band of it placed en … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 2e Figure
Category: 1770s
Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Little Mistress in a soft Lilac Gown trimmed with gauze, in the promenade of the Royal Palace. (1778) Grande robe with open bodice, trimmed with a medium parement: it is of pink taffeta. The parement of unpleated gauze, framed with a straight band of gathered gauze, is cut obliquely by ribbons en turban* and garlands … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 6e Figure
Woman of a certain class walking with a cane in her hand, dressed in a taffeta Caraco trimmed with Poufs. (1778) The Caraco is only the robe à la Française or open gown with the bottom removed, leaving the bodice or upper part: that convenience gives it the greatest credit; but despite the efforts of … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 6e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 5e Figure
Cook, newly arrived from the Provinces, who is beginning to take on the elegant airs of Paris. (1778) Cook, newly arrived from the Provinces, and who is beginning to take on the elegant tone of Paris. She is dressed in a fitted casaquin* with sleeves pulled up en pagode with a ribbon and trimmed with … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 4e Figure
Young Lady wearing a round cap with a "sleepyhead" kerchief, a Ribbon tied in a bow, a Polonaise, and a white mantelet. (1778) Plump and young lady taking the fresh air in the morning: she is dressed in a "flourishing tail" or "rounded rump" Polonaise* with very expansive wings, the whole trimmed with wide bands … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 4e Figure
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