After a lot of friendly encouragement, I decided in the past week that I should set up an Etsy shop to play to my strengths - research, historical accuracy, and itty-bitty stitches in the fiddly bits. (Not cutting and fitting.) One of the few things I'm willing to be very positive about, when it comes … Continue reading La Petite Oye – new Etsy shop
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Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 3e Figure
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
Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 1ere & 2e Figures
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
Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 6e Figure
Elegant Cauchoise seen from the back. She has a peasant Casaquin in Taffeta with three silver gances on the back seams, the petticoat is of matching Taffeta, a Gauze Apron with ribbon tufts. (1780) DESHABILLÉ A LA CAUCHOISE. The fifth Plate of the twenty-third Book offers the view of this dress, seen from the front; … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 6e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 5e Figure
This man is dressed in a winter suit of holland Rateen, lined with satin, and over it a velvet overcoat. This dress is common among opulent people who have gained a certain age. (1780) WINTER SUIT, or double Suit, in the fashion principally for persons of an advanced age. This dress consists of a full … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 5e Figure
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