Young Lady seated in a promenade; she is dressed in a robe à l'Anglaise edged à la Harpie, and coiffed with a straw hat edged the same way.  1. Baigneuse with a ribbon à la Harpie. 2. Straw hat, streaked ribbon and plain ribbon, laurel garland. (1786) "Many hats are made today, with gauze and … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 51e Cahier, 5e Figure

The young Elvire conversing in the evening of the pleasures that she must taste with Lindor in a tête-à-tête: she has a hat à la prétention; her gown is à l'Anglaise, kerchief with two gathered collars and mantelet of black taffeta. (1786) Public gardens. - "The Parisians never walk, they run, they rush. "The most beautiful … Continue reading Galerie de Modes, 49e Cahier, 4e Figure

The blonde Mélite walking at noon at the Palais Royal in the grand path of the fair, hoping to see the one who has fixed her heart: she is dressed in an English gown, with a Devonshire hat. (1786) Accessories made for Mme Fléminard by Rose Bertin: 1786, December 9 - a rose bouquet with … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 49e Cahier,1ere Figure

The young adolescent whose heart is occupied by love under the traits of the charming Lindor, searches to dissipate the ennui that must be caused to her by the absence of her love, in returning to captivity the object of her caprice: she is coiffed à l'enfant, trimmed robe anglaise. (1785) "General character of the … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 46e Cahier, 2e Figure

The brilliant Lise, piqued by an infidelity which her lover has made, hastens to execute a project of vengeance to make him come back to her; she is coiffed with a Caravan hat, robe à l'Anglaise trimmed à la Figaro. (1785)  Ribbons. - "Today Ribbons are subject to such variation that it is good for … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 45e Cahier, 1ere Figure