As we have just received from Montendre, in Saintonge, a Letter by one of our Subscribers, and that the extent of this Book does not permit us today of longer details, we will not extend ourselves here on more than an agreeable and satisfying glance that can give a Table set with its diverse decorations; … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 8e Cahier, 3e Planche
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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
Cabinet des Modes, 8e Cahier, 1ere Planche
THE ELEGANCE and taste which shine in each of the Parures of our Ladies justify our attention to make them all known, when they were not of an actual and daily fashion. The two Prints which follow in presenting a new type, which we have not spoken of yet. One could look at them as the … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 8e Cahier, 1ere Planche
Cabinet des Modes, 7e Cahier, 3e Planche
PLATE III. It represents two Bergères of the most agreeable form. The first, on the left, is in cannelé, chiné, and striped silk. The wood, walnut, sculpted and gilded. The second, on the right, is in cannelé, striped silk. The wood, also walnut, sculpted and gilded. It is at the shop of M. BOUCHE the younger, no. … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 7e Cahier, 3e Planche
Cabinet des Modes, 7e Cahier, 2e Planche
February 15, 1786 PLATE II. It represents two Armchairs of the latest taste. The first, on the left, is in crimson Utrecht velvet.* The walnut wood is sculpted. The second, on the right, in Aubusson tapestry, flowered, white ground. The wood is also sculpted walnut. * an upholstery fabric made of cotton and mohair
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