Young Lady dressed in the Austrasian style,* sleeves in sabot cuffs called à l'Isabelle, with a Peruvian-style vest, over which passes a bandolier belt. This Costume was born in 1778; it is called the Jeanne D'Arc outfit. (1778) Jeanne D'Arc outfit. It would often be rather difficult to justify the names given to certain outfits, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 2e Figure
Category: 18th century
Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 1ere Figure
TAILOR TRYING A FASHIONABLE BODY He is dressed in a hazel coat with a black velvet collar with two gold buttonholes, the buttons and buttonholes of the Suit are the same; a vest of cerise tricot with a gold braid; breeches of black velvet, grey silk stockings. The young person has only a simple petticoat … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Galerie des Modes, 14e Cahier, 6e Figure
Robe de Cour on the full hoop. This gown is of gros de Naples and trimmed with lace interlaced with ribbons, tied in bows at intervals.
Galerie des Modes, 14e Cahier, 5e Figure
ARTOIS DRAGOONS, COLONEL'S UNIFORM Dark green Wool suit, straight collar, cuffs, revers, pocket flaps of red Wool spotted with white, white buttons, vest and breeches of white Wool.
Galerie des Modes, 14e Cahier, 4e Figure
Robe de Cour on a medium hoop, pulled up once. It is for winter, of blue satin trimmed with bands of sable tails and pelts, attached with bows of white ribbon over the whole front of the petticoat.
Mimic of Modes 