Galerie des Modes, 41e Cahier (bis), 1ere Figure

Négligé of a young Lady of quality, her gown is a type of chemise of thin silk stuff, round gauze cap, frilled kerchief and apron of muslin.  The child is dressed in a frock coat over his matelot. (1784) "In the tenderest infancy, one inculcates, so to speak, women's love for vanity and lightness!  Everyone … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 41e Cahier (bis), 1ere Figure

Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 5e Figure

Lady in solitary daydream, with Muslin Gown and Petticoat trimmed with striped Blonde, spotted Gauze Mantelet, large Kerchief of plain Blonde, coiffed with a Bastienne surmounted with a Plumed Hat, watching, over her Fan, the Object of her reflections. (1784) "Never have women dressed themselves with such simplicity.  No more rich gowns, no more trim … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 5e Figure

Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 4e Figure

 Pretty Woman in contemplation, dressed in a solid white Gown and a Petticoat trimmed with striped Muslin, with a spotted Gauze Mantelet with a large Fichu Collar.  The Hat knotted with a Marlborough Ribbon.*  She holds her open Snuffbox and thinks of nothing that doesn't serve her. (1784)  Snuffboxes. - "Fashions are exhausted in the … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 4e Figure

Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 3e Figure

 Young Person in indolent négligée with a simple Fourreau d'Agnes, amadis sleeves, triple Kerchief, Ribbon Necklace, and Globe Cap; having an air of braving the heat of the Sun as much as the fires of Love. (1784) Globe Cap. - "The aerostatic discoveries did not fail to furnish a number of ingenious names for fashions.  … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 3e Figure