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
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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, 11e Cahier, 2e Figure
Middle class woman in a striped Satin Gown with a furred pelisse and a white muff. (1778) The pelisse is a type of winter overcoat that Ladies throw on their shoulders to protect themselves against the rigors of the season. There are two types, the plain and the furred. The former are worn by the … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 11e Cahier, 2e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 11e Cahier, 1e Figure
Elegant seamstress going to sell her work. (1778) Elegant seamstress, going to sell her work; one expects that she is rushing her steps, and in order to keep from overheating, or for coquetry, she has taken off her mantelet with two tapered points and hung it over her arm. Her gown is of Indian taffeta, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 11e Cahier, 1e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 2e Figure
Elegant lady in informal gown of striped Indian Taffeta, trimmed with poufs in the same fabric. (1778) Informal gown of striped Indian taffeta, trimmed in poufs of striped gauze; sleeves en pagode, with bonshommes; very high volante, headed with a trim similar to that of the gown, and with another band of it placed en … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 2e Figure
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