The littlest of these children is dressed in a chemisette or blouse dress, very convenient for children of this age, especially in summer. The Girl is dressed in a Lévite and the little Boy has a sailor suit with bavaroises of another color. Corsica hat. (1780)
Category: Galerie des Modes
Galerie des Modes, 32e Cahier, 2e Figure
Young Governess of a child helping a very young child to walk; he is dressed in a little Sailor suit, but he is equipped with a Pudding Cap and also wears leading strings. (1780)
Galerie des Modes, 32e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Young Lady carrying her child in a Cradle to breastfeed while walking. She is dressed in a Lévite whose Collar is painted all around and trimmed with Gauze, as are the parements of the Sleeves. (1780)
Galerie des Modes, 32e Cahier
First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, & Sixth Figures. This Book, which is no less interesting than the Galerie des Modes, presents diverse clothing for Children, which actually exist and whose summary descriptions are found in the captions which accompany each Print. We add here, however, some words, and on the revolution carried out over several … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 32e Cahier
Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 6e Figure
Camisole à la Polonaise, of Indian Muslin, lined with pink Taffeta. Reversed tapé, surmounted by a Constant Heart Hat, in striped black gauze, and Belted with a rose-colored ribbon. (1780) CAMISOLE A LA POLONAISE. The camisole was, in the past, nightwear for Women. The open Gowns, that are worn at present in the fullest dress, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 6e Figure
Mimic of Modes 