February 15, 1786 (Note. Letters sent, whether to the Bookstore, or the Editor of this Work, must be franked. Those which are not will not be opened.) FIRST PLATE. It represents a Woman en négligé, in a new Robe en chemise. Pouf cap, of Italian gauze, trimmed with a bow of Canary's tail ribbon. Chemise with two collars, … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 7e Cahier, 1ere Planche
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Cabinet des Modes, 6e Cahier, 3e Planche
PLATE III. It represents a day Bed, or Causeuse, properly placed in a boudoir. The Wood of the bed is walnut, sculpted and gilded. The two Headboards, of the same wood, sculpted and gilded, surmounted by a garland of flowers. The Columns, also walnut, sculpted and gilded, surmounted by a pineapple. The Drapery, of chiné … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 6e Cahier, 3e Planche
Cabinet des Modes, 6e Cahier, 2e Planche
PLATE II. It represents four Women's Busts. No. I. Cap à la Captif. Toque of nakara satin, trimmed with a green ribbon striped with white. The two veils in white crêpe. This Cap is surmounted by a héron of mottled green peacock feathers. The earrings are pearl rings. Kerchief of linen, trimmed with a collarette. Bow of white … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 6e Cahier, 2e Planche
Cabinet des Modes, 6e Cahier, 1ere Planche
February 1, 1786 (Note. Letters sent, whether to the Bookstore or to the Editor of this Work, must be franked. Those which are not will not be opened.) FIRST PLATE. It represents two children. The first is a little Boy beating a drum. Rush hat, trimmed with a bow and a blue ribbon. Shirt trimmed, with … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 6e Cahier, 1ere Planche
Cabinet des Modes, 5e Cahier, 3e Planche
PLATE III. It represents another bed in Preacher's Pulpit shape, à la d'Artois, seen in profile. The Wood, the curtains, the panaches are the same. In place of the iron Curves, there are rising columns which support the dome. The Cap is surmounted by a vase. The Cornice, together with the headboard, is sculpted in another fashion. … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 5e Cahier, 3e Planche
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