Pretty Dancer dressed in a pleated Caraco with a low-cut gorgerette of bronze Italian taffeta, with a flowered linen apron matching the trim of the Caraco; the bows and ribbons are pink. (1779) Winter is the season of pleasures, and dance makes one of the principal amusements of society, over-all for the young people of … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 17e Cahier, 6e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 17e Cahier, 5e Figure
Hooded frock coat of red silk plush without buttonholes in front, lined in the same material in black. The cuffs and shoes are black, the vest is of chiné tricot, the breeches are of red Calamanco, the stockings are ribbed. (1779) Frock-coat with hood and revers, held in on the front with a filigree fastening, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 17e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 17e Cahier, 4e Figure
Young Woman in morning negligée, coiffed with a round linen cap with a large hem; the streaked headband and a diamond pin on the middle of the toque of the hair. She has a frilled gauze fichu on her collar, a satin pelisse trimmed with fur, and the petticoat of striped Indian taffeta. (1779) Deshabillé, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 17e Cahier, 4e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 17e Cahier, 3e Figure
Polonaise frock-coat seen from the back, with English braids marking the shape. (1779) Polonaise frock coat, without seaming in the back, the waist, and the edges, trimmed with English braids, with brandenburgs for buttons and buttonholes; collar of another color, cut as a kerchief.* Long and thin purse called à la Lyonnaise. Hair in Greek … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 17e Cahier, 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 17e Cahier, 2e Figure
Young Woman, coiffed in a round half-cap called "the Milkmaid", with a pink headband, a satin pelisse lined with fur over a Polonaise of pink taffeta striped with blue, with a petticoat of the same. (1779) Matching morning negligée, in Winter. The Print and the caption that accompanies it give a sufficient idea of this … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 17e Cahier, 2e Figure
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