Deshabille a l'Anglaise of taffeta, trimmed flat with a band of gauze edged with a gauze frill; the Camisole is made with basques, edged in the same manner, as is the turned-down collar.  The Coiffure is a peasant cap. (1782) This plate is from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 44.1543.  There is a duplicate … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 40e Cahier, 6e Figure

New robe a l'Anglaise trimmed with Gauze and Blonde lace, with a garland of flowers which covers the middle of the trim.  Belt of white taffeta whose ends are trimmed with blonde lace.  Coiffure a la Vestale. (1782) The use of ribbons of flowers for trimming the hair did not cease to be in favor … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 40e Cahier, 3e Figure