ARTISANS. THE MASON AND THE LAUNDRESS. By Artisans one means a Class of Men who devote their lives to mechanical Arts; one of the most essential to society is the Mason. He builds our homes and works to shelter us from the bad weather of the seasons; those who prepare our Foodstuffs for us are … Continue reading Les Costumes François, Plate 8
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Cabinet des Modes, 16e Cahier, 2e Figure
July 1, 1786 PLATE II. 1. A Woman in a Juste of grey taffeta, with a pink corset, and a matching ribbon on the front, on top of the corset. On her chest is a full kerchief of white linen-gauze. Her hair is styled in large curls all over her head, and two of these curls … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 16e Cahier, 2e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 48e Cahier, 5e Figure
The brilliant Nymph of the Palais Royal offering to the eyes of the public the charms of her figure and the elegance of her shape which attracts to her the most merited praises: she is coiffed à la Suzanne with a juste à la Figaro. (1785) Palais Royal. - "There one can see everything, hear … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 48e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 48e Cahier, 2e Figure
The young Sophie showing to her favorite the rendez-vous of the pleasures at the Théâtre des Variétés amusants: to enjoy this brilliant Spectacle: she is dressed in a juste à la Suzanne from Figaro, striped petticoat, muslin apron and coiffed with a hat à la Defrozier. (1785) The Théâtre des Variétés amusants was founded by … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 48e Cahier, 2e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 44e Cahier, 2e Figure
The tiresome Finette, in a Juste à la Suzanne and coiffed en Figaro, holding with as much skill as negligence a country rose which is intended to please her. (1784) Here is the costume of Mlle Contat who played the role of Suzanne in the Marriage of Figaro: "Her dress for the first four acts … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 44e Cahier, 2e Figure
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