Young woman dressed in a caraco à la Polonaise of vermicelli linen, edged with a narrow band; the petticoat edged with a wide band of fabric with a white ground with garlands of flowers. (1780) CAMISOLE A LA POLONAISE, MITIGATED.  Amadis sleeves cut en botte, without parements.  Border in a band: matching petticoat, with soubassement, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 3e Figure

Camisole à la Polonaise with amadis sleeves, in striped Indian stuff.  Reaper's cap over a tapé accompanied by a curl.  The flounce of the petticoat is in Linen with little flowers. (1780) Camisole, or bedgown à la Polonaise, serving as deshabillé.  See on this subject what will be said later, in describing the sixth Figure … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 4e Figure

Changeable taffeta gown, trimmed with white taffeta with a chiné print in diverse colors, and decorated with blonde lace on the edges of the trimming; the hat is belted with a roulé ribbon. (1779) Robe with chiné trimming.  This Gown in a Polonaise, leaving the throat uncovered.  It fastens in front, over a compere forming … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 27e Cahier, 2e Figure