Costume of the son of the Marquise de Lenoncourt in the Drama titled, "The Battle of Ivry", made for the theater of Lyon by Sr. P. N. Sarrazin, Costumer to Their Royal Highnesses the Princes, the Brothers of the King. (1779) Men, despite their efforts, have a difficult time procuring for their Dress the elegance … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 18e Cahier, 2e Figure
Category: 18th century
What's Going On?
Because I have the fashion plates to post, I don't really think to update very often about my life, my sewing projects, etc. But stuff does happen in those areas! - I went out with the Empire State Costumers to the Victorian Stroll in Troy last Sunday (not in costume, but everyone else was, and … Continue reading What's Going On?
Galerie des Modes, 18e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Costume of a Lady of the Court during the reign of Louis XVI, in use for the Queen's balls in 1774, 1775, and 1776, adopted for the role of the Marquise de Lenoncourt in the drama called "the Battle of Ivry", executed in Lyon by Sr. P. N. Sarrazin, Costumer of the Royal Family. (1779) … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 18e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Galerie des Modes, 17e Cahier, 6e Figure
Pretty Dancer dressed in a pleated Caraco with a low-cut gorgerette of bronze Italian taffeta, with a flowered linen apron matching the trim of the Caraco; the bows and ribbons are pink. (1779) Winter is the season of pleasures, and dance makes one of the principal amusements of society, over-all for the young people of … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 17e Cahier, 6e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 17e Cahier, 5e Figure
Hooded frock coat of red silk plush without buttonholes in front, lined in the same material in black. The cuffs and shoes are black, the vest is of chiné tricot, the breeches are of red Calamanco, the stockings are ribbed. (1779) Frock-coat with hood and revers, held in on the front with a filigree fastening, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 17e Cahier, 5e Figure
Mimic of Modes 