(Lately, I haven't had much appetite for sewing, or for writing substantive blog posts, so I'm going to bring back my translations in order to provide content and give me an outlet!) December 10, 1786 For showing winter dress, it would not suffice to give a Lady fully dressed in a satin gown (1); it … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 3e Cahier, Plate I
Category: anglaise
The Nightgown (and the Negligee) (HSM #3)
(My version of "stashbusting" - the Historical Sew Monthly challenge for March - means finishing a post that had been languishing in my drafts for some time.) The term "nightgown"/"night gown", as used in the 18th century, is somewhat confusing. J. P. Ryan defines an English nightgown as synonymous to robe à l'anglaise, a fitted … Continue reading The Nightgown (and the Negligee) (HSM #3)
Cabinet des Modes, 8e Cahier, 2e Planche
WOMAN in Robe à l'Anglaise. The merit of this Outfit is in shrinking the body as much as possible. The Gown must take in an define the waist well. The best thing is to wear under it a tight Corset. The top of the Corset and that of the Gown must be fastened very loosely to … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 8e Cahier, 2e Planche
Galerie des Modes, 60e Cahier, 5e Figure
Lady of Quality taking the fresh air at the Jardin du Roi. She is in a Hat à l'Anglomane and dressed in a Robe Anglaise. Furnishings made by Rose Bertin, modiste to the Queen, for the Baronne de Varielle. "September 14, 1787. - A straw hat lined and covered with gauze, trimmed with the same, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 60e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 58e Cahier, 1ere Figure
The beautiful Sophie, waiting for her lover at a rendez-vous, she is dressed in a morning Robe à l'Anglaise, etc. etc. Costume of the Countess, "Very light Robe à l'Anglaise; belt which cuts it in two like an ant; scarf mantelet which is knotted, or, if one wishes, wrinkled on the hips; cap à la … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 58e Cahier, 1ere Figure
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