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Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 5e Figure
Young Lady in a Polonaise of indienne, trimmed with gauze, and coiffed with an English hat trimmed with flowers and a black lace. She holds a bichon under her arm. (1778) The fashion of carrying a dog under the arm has repeatedly been in effect and then discredited: it was adopted in France, even by … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 4e Figure
Young Lady in a taffeta gown of any color, trimmed with spotted gauze; the Parlement of white taffeta, trimmed with spotted blonde lace: an English Cap. (1778) The Parlement is a type of taffeta, satin, or gauze kerchief, with a hood à coulisse. This garment has been very much in fashion. It is completely exclusive … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 4e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 3e Figure
Greek Prince dressed in an Exomis* under which he has added the ordinary suit, covered with a cloak or coat of arms, called vulgarly the Mistress. This outfit was created in 1776 for Signore Kain, Comedian to the King, by L. N. Sarrazin, Costumer to the Princes and Director of the Salon of the Costumes … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 3e Figure
McCall's Magazine for September 1921
Last night, after trying fruitlessly to scan in the 1834 Godey's (it just doesn't lie flat - I might just transcribe the fashion descriptions), I decided to photograph the fashion images from one of my McCall's - it's too big for the scanner. And they are so gorgeous that I just have to share them. … Continue reading McCall's Magazine for September 1921
Mimic of Modes 