Young Lady carrying her child in a Cradle to breastfeed while walking. She is dressed in a Lévite whose Collar is painted all around and trimmed with Gauze, as are the parements of the Sleeves. (1780)
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Tea in Kinderhook
On Saturday, I went to the Formally Invited tea at the Vanderpoel House in Kinderhook, put on by the Columbia County Historical Society and Clermont State Historic Site. It was wonderful! The whole first floor was cleared, with one room for the tea, punch, and food, one room for coats (and a full-length mirror, so … Continue reading Tea in Kinderhook
Galerie des Modes, 32e Cahier
First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, & Sixth Figures. This Book, which is no less interesting than the Galerie des Modes, presents diverse clothing for Children, which actually exist and whose summary descriptions are found in the captions which accompany each Print. We add here, however, some words, and on the revolution carried out over several … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 32e Cahier
Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 6e Figure
Camisole à la Polonaise, of Indian Muslin, lined with pink Taffeta. Reversed tapé, surmounted by a Constant Heart Hat, in striped black gauze, and Belted with a rose-colored ribbon. (1780) CAMISOLE A LA POLONAISE. The camisole was, in the past, nightwear for Women. The open Gowns, that are worn at present in the fullest dress, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 31e Cahier, 6e Figure
Coiffures of Godey's 1864
Last weekend I gave you the January fashion plates from my bound 1875 Godey's - this Saturday, in honor of My Vintage Visions's trip to Gettysburg, as she was looking at hairstyles, I thought I'd share the hair pages from my 1864 Godey's, all through the year. Fig. 1 - Spring coiffure for a young … Continue reading Coiffures of Godey's 1864
Mimic of Modes 