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

Greek Prince dressed in an Exomis* under which he has added the ordinary suit, covered with a cloak or coat of arms, called vulgarly the Mistress.  This outfit was created in 1776 for Signore Kain, Comedian to the King, by L. N. Sarrazin, Costumer to the Princes and Director of the Salon of the Costumes … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e 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

ARTOIS DRAGOONS, COLONEL'S UNIFORM Dark green Wool suit, straight collar, cuffs, revers, pocket flaps of red Wool spotted with white, white buttons, vest and breeches of white Wool.

Spring suit, ribbed fabric with a silver ground, the vest and the cuffs of the suit also ribbed, with the same ground but a different color for the ribbing.