Pretty Woman, coiffed with a New Peasant Cap, with an excellent caraco of apple-green taffeta, trimmed with Italian gauze, also on the petticoat. (1778) Caraco à la Francaise, seen from the side, with a matching petticoat over a very rounded bouffante. The trim of Italian gauze; the sabot cuffs very ample and frilled at their … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 6e Figure
Category: 18th century
Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 5e Figure
Young Lady in a Polonaise of indienne, trimmed with gauze, and coiffed with an English hat trimmed with flowers and a black lace. She holds a bichon under her arm. (1778) The fashion of carrying a dog under the arm has repeatedly been in effect and then discredited: it was adopted in France, even by … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 4e Figure
Young Lady in a taffeta gown of any color, trimmed with spotted gauze; the Parlement of white taffeta, trimmed with spotted blonde lace: an English Cap. (1778) The Parlement is a type of taffeta, satin, or gauze kerchief, with a hood à coulisse. This garment has been very much in fashion. It is completely exclusive … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 4e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 3e Figure
Greek Prince dressed in an Exomis* under which he has added the ordinary suit, covered with a cloak or coat of arms, called vulgarly the Mistress. This outfit was created in 1776 for Signore Kain, Comedian to the King, by L. N. Sarrazin, Costumer to the Princes and Director of the Salon of the Costumes … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 2e Figure
Young Lady on a couch, coiffed with a round Cap of brocaded linen, a band tied negligently around it; she wears a satin pelisse lined with fur over her deshabille. (1778) Camisole with amadis sleeves of Indian muslin, lined with pink fabric, with a matching short petticoat. Furred pelisse with cordon, covering the body; round … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 2e Figure
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