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Magasin des Modes, 8e Cahier, Plate I
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Cabinet des Modes, 22e Cahier, 1ere Figure
October 1, 1786 Fashion, whose Detractors have called it light, inconstant, flighty, frivolous, is however fixed in its principles; and we believe, in truth, that it is an injustice to treat it so, irrevocably, with such callousness. We see it… Continue reading
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Cabinet des Modes, 19e Cahier. 2e Figure
August 15, 1786 PLATE II. One wears successively caracos of white muslin, with pink stripes or white satin stripes, and caracos of taffeta, or of another colored stuff. None has pleased us more than the slightly light puce caraco, accompanied… Continue reading
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Cabinet des Modes, 15e Cahier, 1ere Figure
June 15, 1786 A Woman, at her toilette, always has need of someone she can consult in order to know if this Coiffure, this Cap, this Hat, this Gown suits her well, and if she can wear it to advantage… Continue reading
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Cabinet des Modes, 3e Cahier, 1ere Planche
December 15, 1785 It represents a Women in a Pierrot. Cap en Pouf, trimmed with a garland of roses; and a dark green ribbon. Ordinary coiffure with two curls, chignon on top. Trimmed kerchief, of Italian gauze. Violet caraco, edged… Continue reading
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