This man is dressed in a winter suit of holland Rateen, lined with satin, and over it a velvet overcoat. This dress is common among opulent people who have gained a certain age. (1780) WINTER SUIT, or double Suit, in the fashion principally for persons of an advanced age. This dress consists of a full … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 5e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 3e Figure
Cloak à l'Italienne. This fashion was taken in France around the middle of the Reign of Louis XIV, and lasted to 1745 with some variations. It seems that its convenience made it be adopted anew as generally as it was before. (1780) CLOAK A LA CAVALIERE, or perfect circle cloak, adopted a long time ago … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Woman dressed in a plain Lévite edged with a band of pleated Gauze; the Belt in the latest fashion, of spotted ribbon, with knots and fringe at the end; she is coiffed with a turban or toque à la Levantine pulled up with Pearls and surmounted with plumes in panaches on a half-négligée and very … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Galerie des Modes, 27e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Young Lady questing: she is dressed in a Court gown of Pekin, trimmed with gauze interlaced with ribbon and garlands of flowers. The man who escorts her is dressed in a suit of Gros de Naples, embroidered around the edges with sequins in all colors. (1779) Robe de Cour, in "Monsieur's plum" color. It is … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 27e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Galerie des Modes, 23e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Young Wife, as she is led to the altar; she is dressed in a gown of Pekin* trimmed with gauze ribbon and flowers. Her gown is full dress over a medium hoop: the man conducting her is wearing a suit and a vest with a gold ground embroidered around with colored gold threads. (1779) … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 23e Cahier, 1ere Figure
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