Woman in a pleated Caraco of changeable taffeta in "pigeon's throat", the trim in very light gauze poufs, the hat trimmed in poufs as well. (1778) Pleated caraco, or français caraco, seen from the back, trimmed with flounces; the volant is headed with a matching trim. The sabot cuffs flare in the middle and taper … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 4e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 3e Figure
Costume taken in the reign of Louis XVI, invented by P. N. Sarrazin, Costumer to Their Royal Highnesses the Princes who are Brothers to the King. This outfit pleases His Majesty, who appeared to want it to be adopted by the Grands of his Court. It was taken in use for the Queen's balls under … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 2e Figure
Young Lady dressed in the Austrasian style,* sleeves in sabot cuffs called à l'Isabelle, with a Peruvian-style vest, over which passes a bandolier belt. This Costume was born in 1778; it is called the Jeanne D'Arc outfit. (1778) Jeanne D'Arc outfit. It would often be rather difficult to justify the names given to certain outfits, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 2e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 1ere Figure
TAILOR TRYING A FASHIONABLE BODY He is dressed in a hazel coat with a black velvet collar with two gold buttonholes, the buttons and buttonholes of the Suit are the same; a vest of cerise tricot with a gold braid; breeches of black velvet, grey silk stockings. The young person has only a simple petticoat … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Galerie des Modes, 14e Cahier, 6e Figure
Robe de Cour on the full hoop. This gown is of gros de Naples and trimmed with lace interlaced with ribbons, tied in bows at intervals.
Mimic of Modes 