The young Eglé crying over the absence of her lover: she is dressed in a robe à la Turque* with gauze sleeves which are rétroussée with ribbons, she is coiffed en cheveux with poppies. 1. The Hat which crowns the whole is of gauze and relieved by laurels, called à la Victoire.**  2. Hat à la … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 50e Cahier, 1ere Figure

The amiable Constance holding the leash of a Lion-Dog and dreaming on that which her heart loves.  Her gown is à la Turque and her hat is à la Montgolfier, positioned on a baigneuse and belted with a ribbon fastened with an English buckle and with a panache. (1784) Trimming of a Robe turque made … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 43e Cahier, 3e Figure

Robe à la Turque, the same explained in the twenty-seventh Book p. 159; it is here shown in profile or three-quarter view. (1780) This Gown, called à la Turque, is the same which was described in the twenty-seventh Book, p. 159; it is seen here in all its length, the tail training. (1780) The Turquoise, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 1ere & 2e Figures

Robe à la Turque or type of Circassienne, but different than the others; it has a collar like a Lévite, and a very large white scarf knotted at the waist: the petticoat is coupé: no trimming.  This gown, which we will show in profile and from the back, attracted all the eyes of the Public, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 27e Cahier, 3e Figure