Mimic of Modes

polonaise

  • Galerie des Modes, 37e Cahier, 3e Figure

    Black polonaise or informal gown that can be worn in Grand mourning.  The muff is of black plumes according to etiquette.  Grey pelisse edged with swansdown. (1781) This plate is from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 44.1521. Continue reading

  • Galerie des Modes, 36e Cahier, 4e Figure

    The children of M. le Comte d’Artois, to wit, Monseigneur le Duc d’Angoulême, eldest Son, Monseigneur le Duc de Berri and Mademoiselle, accompanied by their Governesses, one of which holds in her arms the Duc de Berri, youngest of the… Continue reading

  • Galerie des Modes, 36e Cahier, 3e Figure

    Madame, only Daughter of the King, on the knees of her Governess. (1781) This plate is from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, 44.1515. Continue reading

  • Galerie des Modes, 35e Cahier, 1ere Figure

    [The 34th book was apparently coiffures, and was not included in the reprint.] White gown of plain Muslin trimmed with very fine muslin; the Petticoat of striped and flowered Indian muslin lined with colored taffeta which can be seen through… Continue reading

  • Galerie des Modes, 33e Cahier, 6e Figure

    Young Lady in a robe à la Polonaise trimmed with gauze, escorting a child in a matelot with turned up sleeves. (1780) One knows that the industry of women’s dress was divided between three principal groups: the staymaker, which we… Continue reading