A Cavalry Officer in the time of Henri IV, in the drama titled, The Battle of Ivry, executed at Lyons by Sr P. N. Sarrazin, Costumer to the Royal Family and to the Colisée. (1779) SPANISH CAVALIER SUIT. Draped cloak, worn scarf-style, held on the shoulder with pins equipped with tassels. Yellow bufle, with plain … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 22e Cahier, 5e Figure
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Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Five
V: Pamela Leaves Mr. B's House in Bedfordshire, Joseph Highmore, 1743-4; Fitzwilliam Museum M.Add.7 Finally, finally, Pamela's starts and stops and Mr. B's waylayings result in Pamela climbing into his coach to be driven home. But Letter XXXII begins with Pamela bewailing her fate, before taking a step back to the time when she thought … Continue reading Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Five
Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Three
III: Pamela Fainting, Joseph Highmore, 1743-4; National Gallery of Victoria 1114-3 This painting depicts one of Mr. B's nighttime attempts on Pamela's virtue. He was hidden in the room and waited as Pamela undressed for bed: (Letter XXV) I pulled off my stays, and my stockings, and all my clothes to an under-petticoat; and then … Continue reading Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Three
Galerie des Modes, 20e Cahier, 5e et 6e Figures
"Peasant" ball dress, composed of a jacket and petticoat of grey taffeta trimmed with bands of pink taffeta. (1779) Peasant suit used for balls. (1779) BALL AND THEATER COSTUME. It suffices to glance at the two Prints to understand that they are intended to hang pendant. They contain the newly-adopted costume for appearing as a … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 20e Cahier, 5e et 6e Figures
Galerie des Modes, 20e Cahier, 4e Figure
Suit of wool, trimmed with braid à la financiere with a wide braid. (1779) FRENCH SUIT, of wool, relieved by a wide gold braid with scalloped lamella; double row of braid on the pockets and the sleeve parements, Bourgogne fashion. Matching vest and breeches. The braid on the vest and the garters match the braid … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 20e Cahier, 4e Figure
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