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

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

June 15, 1786 PLATE II. A Daybed à la Turque, to put in a little Apartment. This Bed is only three feet wide, and six feet long; it is very-slightly elevated, and it is scarcely above the ground. The seat is trimmed with a well furnished mattress and two cushions. Above is raised, more than … Continue reading Cabinet es Modes, 15e Cahier, 2e Figure

June 1, 1787  PLATE III. WE have drawn in this Plate a silver Oille* Pot, that could also be called a Soupière. This Oille Pot has two handles, decorated on each side with large parsley leaves. Its Cover is surmounted with an artichoke whose leaves spread rather far over the Cover. This Piece of silverwork is … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 14e Cahier, 3e Figure

May 15, 1786 PLATE III. AS we propose to give the different Pieces of silverwork which are put on Tables for Meals, we have shown in this 3rd Plate an End of Table in silver. Ordinarily one puts divided Pepper and Salt Cellars in the middle of Tables, and at the ends united Pepper and Salt … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 13e Cahier, 3e Planche