Summer frock coat of vermicelli-patterned linen with little bands of painted linen that take the place of braid. (1779) Polonaise of blue and white vermicelli-patterned linen, trimmed flat in bands of linen, painted in all colors on a white ground. (1779) VERMICELLI GOWN AND SUIT. Place these two Prints so they are looking at one … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 19e Cahier, 5e et 6e Figures
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Godey's London Fashions for May, 1834: Ball Dress
It proved impossible to scan the 1834 Godey's Lady's Book I bought on eBay - the text is small and the paper isn't in good condition, so it comes out all blurry. So I typed up the fashion text, and as there aren't any fashion plates, I thought I'd over-analyze each little bit of description … Continue reading Godey's London Fashions for May, 1834: Ball Dress
Galerie des Modes, 19e Cahier, 3e et 4e Figures
Bourgeoise at ease in a gown of striped satin, a blue satin pelisse with a large ermine border, and a white muff. She has pattens under her shoes. (1779) This man is dressed in an overcoat with brandenburgs of silk camlet, lined with marten; a cloth-of-gold vest with embroidered border, lined with white silk plush; … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 19e Cahier, 3e et 4e Figures
Galerie des Modes, 19e Cahier, 2e Figure
Polonaise suit, a little dressed-up with a satin piqué vest with colored bavaroises, bordered with gold; keystone hat folded up in the back. (1779) Reform Overcoat, or négligé Overcoat, edged en système with braid, with buttons and buttonholes of gold, ending in loops; sleeves with boot parements, held up with three functional buttonholes. Vest with … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 19e Cahier, 2e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 19e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Lady of quality whose tail is carried by a young black boy. She is coiffed with a type of pouf decorated with plumes and flowers, with a ribbon interlaced among them; the hair is girded with a barrière of pearls with a tassel. Her gown is of plain pink taffeta, trimmed with gathered bands of … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 19e Cahier, 1ere Figure
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