The Adonhiramite Philosopher,* dressed in a light Coat trimmed with oval Buttons in English Steel: walking on the Boulevards. "Of indecent short gilets, shameless breeches, without pockets, and which cannot hold an écu coin nor a watch, this is the strange dress of the day. The fool of the bon ton, gloved in his clothes, could … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 58e Cahier, 4e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 58e Figure, 3e Figure
Imposing Woman in the Jardin du Roi, dressed in a Redingote à l'Anglomane, Straw Hat trimmed with Folettes etc. etc. "Le Jardin du Roi", at the top of the rue Saint-Victor, across from the Pitié. This garden is divided into a top and bottom; in the upper part is a mound called a labyrinth: one … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 58e Figure, 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 58e Cahier, 2e Figure
Gallant with beautiful watch, looking for the sun at noon to check it, he is dressed in a ciselé Velvet Coat, egg-shaped Buttons, English Stockings, etc. Baron's Costume. "Scarlet frock coat, with black collar higher than the ears, to better set off his face, and six-franc coins for buttons: black gilet with three rows of … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 58e Cahier, 2e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 58e Cahier, 1ere Figure
The beautiful Sophie, waiting for her lover at a rendez-vous, she is dressed in a morning Robe à l'Anglaise, etc. etc. Costume of the Countess, "Very light Robe à l'Anglaise; belt which cuts it in two like an ant; scarf mantelet which is knotted, or, if one wishes, wrinkled on the hips; cap à la … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 58e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Galerie des Modes, 1er Cahier de Grandes Robes d'Etiquette, 6e Figure
Full Court Dress trimmed with gauzes interlaced with oak garlands, etc. "... The trimming of a trimmed gown dressed with blue crêpe, the parement of a garland of sequins edged with cornflowers, the petals in blue and green sequins, the leaves in green sequins, and the bases and hearts in stones, a large satin and pinked … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 1er Cahier de Grandes Robes d'Etiquette, 6e Figure
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