Young Lady as seductive Shepherdess, in a galant Hat posed on a Peasant Cap and crowned with a Globe Ribbon, in the moment where by the means of her Lorgnette, she follows something in the Air, launched by her Lover, whose Portrait is worn on her Arm. (1784) Lorgnettes - "There are false appearances in … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 6e Figure
Category: 18th century
Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 5e Figure
Lady in solitary daydream, with Muslin Gown and Petticoat trimmed with striped Blonde, spotted Gauze Mantelet, large Kerchief of plain Blonde, coiffed with a Bastienne surmounted with a Plumed Hat, watching, over her Fan, the Object of her reflections. (1784) "Never have women dressed themselves with such simplicity. No more rich gowns, no more trim … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 4e Figure
Pretty Woman in contemplation, dressed in a solid white Gown and a Petticoat trimmed with striped Muslin, with a spotted Gauze Mantelet with a large Fichu Collar. The Hat knotted with a Marlborough Ribbon.* She holds her open Snuffbox and thinks of nothing that doesn't serve her. (1784) Snuffboxes. - "Fashions are exhausted in the … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 4e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 3e Figure
Young Person in indolent négligée with a simple Fourreau d'Agnes, amadis sleeves, triple Kerchief, Ribbon Necklace, and Globe Cap; having an air of braving the heat of the Sun as much as the fires of Love. (1784) Globe Cap. - "The aerostatic discoveries did not fail to furnish a number of ingenious names for fashions. … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 2e Figure
Lady, a sincere and faithful friend, with a Gown and Petticoat à l'Anglo-Americaine,* edged elegantly with a different fabric, fitted sleeves, Ribbon bow and tour-de-gorge à la Gabrielle d'Etrées,** playing with her Dog while waiting for better. (1784) "One could advance, without fear of being contradicted, that it is hardly usual today for women to … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 2e Figure
Mimic of Modes 