July 1, 1786 PLATE III. M. Grancher, Merchant Jeweler at the Little-Dunkirk, just gave to us for drawing a Bout de Table of a wholly new taste and an agreeable form, that he created a little while ago, and of which he has already distributed a rather great quantity. He has represented around the buckets of … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 16e Cahier, 3e Figure
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Cabinet des Modes, 16e Cahier, 2e Figure
July 1, 1786 PLATE II. 1. A Woman in a Juste of grey taffeta, with a pink corset, and a matching ribbon on the front, on top of the corset. On her chest is a full kerchief of white linen-gauze. Her hair is styled in large curls all over her head, and two of these curls … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 16e Cahier, 2e Figure
Cabinet des Modes, 16e Cahier, 1ere Figure (part two)
(Because yesterday's post was very long, I decided to cut the bottom section off and post it today.) July 1, 1786 A manner of dressing to ride a horse, which is surely not less elegant than than that of our drawn Man, is that which consists of wearing well very white Breeches and a Gilet, … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 16e Cahier, 1ere Figure (part two)
Cabinet des Modes, 16e Cahier, 1ere Figure
July 1, 1786 WE are convinced that if there is a situation where one must more particularly follow Fashion, which is nearly always representative of taste and elegance, it is when one goes to ride a horse. There are such obstacles to avoid when one is riding; we mean there are such riders that one … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 16e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Cabinet des Modes, 15e Cahier, 3e Figure
June 15, 1786 PLATE III. THIS Plate represents a wood Boudoir, painted in grey-white, and decorated with mirrors. In the most convenient place a rather deep niche is made, at the top of which is attached a drapery of blue Pekin, trimmed with fringe and tassels, and which falls rather low; the outer sides are decorated … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 15e Cahier, 3e Figure
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