Category: Galerie des Modes

Galerie des Modes, 54e Cahier, 3e Figure

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Petit Maître at the Palais Royal in a morning frock coat trimmed with striped, lozenge-shaped steel buttons, leather breeches and morning boots: he is coiffed with an English hat with a high crown. (1787) Cane. - "It has replaced the sword, which is not longer habitually worn.  One runs through the morning, a badine in the … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 54e Cahier, 3e Figure

Galerie des Modes, 54e Cahier, 2e Figure

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Redingote of violet taffeta, revers, collar, and cuffs white, steel buttons, striped and spotted muslin petticoat: puce straw hat trimmed with large steel buckles: it is edged and belted with black velvet. (1787) "Women's clothing must have a sex; and this dress must contrast with ours.  A woman must be woman from head to foot: … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 54e Cahier, 2e Figure

Galerie des Modes, 53e Cahier, 6e Figure

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 Young Elégant dressed in an embroidered coat with a vest of the newest taste. (1787) Knight's Costume. - "Coat, vest, and breeches of a silk stuff appropriate to the season: on the sword, a cabbage bow which prevents the hilt from being found; very long curls, and overall extremely large, because they mingle better; the hair … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 53e Cahier, 6e Figure