Elegant Cauchoise in the costume of her country; she wears a peasant juste trimmed with a flounce, in pink taffeta; petticoat of the same material, apron of clear muslin. (1779) DESHABILLÉ A LA CAUCHOISE. The Pays de Caux, in Haute-Normandy, which contains the kingdom of Yvetot, is renowned for being inhabited by beautiful Women. The … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 23e Cahier, 5e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 5e Figure
Cook, newly arrived from the Provinces, who is beginning to take on the elegant airs of Paris. (1778) Cook, newly arrived from the Provinces, and who is beginning to take on the elegant tone of Paris. She is dressed in a fitted casaquin* with sleeves pulled up en pagode with a ribbon and trimmed with … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 5e Figure
Dutch Jacket
Many, many thanks to KittyCalash for posting her latest article, Dutch Treat. Back in May, I was looking into the caraco as a result of seeing it defended as accurate for Revolutionary War contexts on the basis of a single extant example in the Snowshill Collection. I came to the conclusion that whatever the item … Continue reading Dutch Jacket
The Caraco, Pt II
In my previous post on the caraco, I discovered that all of the French fashion plates labeled caraco in the Boston MFA depicted short jackets. However, more research was needed, as French and English terms do not always or often line up. This time, I decided to look at English sources. Walker's Hibernian Magazine, 1787 … Continue reading The Caraco, Pt II
Lessons learned
After wearing my 18th century outfit for four or five hours yesterday, I think I've learned some things about fit, etc. that I can take into account the next time I make something. Shift: - the neckline should be much wider, like almost-falling-off-my-shoulders wider Stays: - the problem I'm having, shape-wise, seems to be stemming … Continue reading Lessons learned
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