This book, though the fourteenth in the sequence, must be placed at the beginning of the volume: it suffices to throw one's eyes over what it contains, in order to recognize in what capacity it demands that preference; it is all that one is permitted to say on the subject: one will return, for all … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 14e Cahier, 1ere Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 12e Cahier, 4e Figure
Genteel and poetic abbé, reading with enthusiasm a piece of verse that he composed. (1778) The costume of what one calls an Abbé has singularly changed since the beginning of the eighteenth century; one should not at any time be surprised by this change and imagine that the young Abbés of our time are different … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 12e Cahier, 4e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 12e Cahier, 3e Figure
THE DELIGHTS OF THE BOIS DE BOULOGNE. Gown of solid-colored taffeta in a soft color, trimmed with the same material. The suit has a yellowish ground, dotted, with white vest and breeches. (1778) Open and low-cut petite robe, leaving the compere uncovered, topped with a parfait contentement; trim matching the stuff of the dress in … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 12e Cahier, 3e Figure
Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Two
II: Pamela and Mr. B in the Summerhouse, Joseph Highmore, 1743-4; Fitzwilliam Museum M.Add.6 After the first letter, Mr. B began to make presents to Pamela of his late mother's clothes. As the kind housekeeper, Mrs. Jervis (who is "a gentlewoman born, though she has had misfortunes"), told her that she was so pretty any … Continue reading Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Two
Galerie des Modes, 10e Cahier, 4e Figure
Middle class Actor studying his role while walking. (1778) Though the Dress of Men is less varied than that of Women, yet the little-masters are come to spread a great diversity in material, in trims and accessories; informal suits felt the strangest and most changes: we have occasion to give one by the following detailed … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 10e Cahier, 4e Figure
Mimic of Modes 