Woman of a certain class walking with a cane in her hand, dressed in a taffeta Caraco trimmed with Poufs. (1778) The Caraco is only the robe à la Française or open gown with the bottom removed, leaving the bodice or upper part: that convenience gives it the greatest credit; but despite the efforts of … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 6e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 5e Figure
Cook, newly arrived from the Provinces, who is beginning to take on the elegant airs of Paris. (1778) Cook, newly arrived from the Provinces, and who is beginning to take on the elegant tone of Paris. She is dressed in a fitted casaquin* with sleeves pulled up en pagode with a ribbon and trimmed with … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 4e Figure
Young Lady wearing a round cap with a "sleepyhead" kerchief, a Ribbon tied in a bow, a Polonaise, and a white mantelet. (1778) Plump and young lady taking the fresh air in the morning: she is dressed in a "flourishing tail" or "rounded rump" Polonaise* with very expansive wings, the whole trimmed with wide bands … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 4e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 3e Figure
, Bourgeoise walking with her daughter, she is dressed in a silk dotted with little flowers, and her daughter in buras trimmed with ribbons. (1778) Bourgeoise walking with her daughter; she is wearing an informal gown and petticoat of the same material, pulled up at the sides with cord or gold braid.* Trimming in two … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 2e Figure
Young Lady in a Circassienne trimmed with blonde lace, decorated with a streaked ribbon, wearing a romantic Hat and a loose, braided chignon. (1778) Of all the beauties which decorate the seraglio of the Grand Seigneur, there are none that rival those who come from Circassia. One would be tempted to believe that in that … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 2e Figure
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