Young Lady on a couch, coiffed with a round Cap of brocaded linen, a band tied negligently around it; she wears a satin pelisse lined with fur over her deshabille. (1778) Camisole with amadis sleeves of Indian muslin, lined with pink fabric, with a matching short petticoat. Furred pelisse with cordon, covering the body; round … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 2e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Young Lady coiffed in a baigneuse with a satin pelisse lined with fur; the petticoat is trimmed with a sprigged linen flounce gathered in pipes. (1778) Half-parure, or winter négligé. This Outfit is very sought-after by Ladies, in the morning when they are obliged to go out, whether to go shopping or for some other … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 1ere Figure
The Planning and Research are the Best Bits
It's been a long time since I made a post that wasn't just a translation, hasn't it? Well, I have been doing some things. - I did finish hemming the demi-polonaise! Here it is in its untrimmed and unironed glory: It has to be over my thesis gown, because this dress form is a little … Continue reading The Planning and Research are the Best Bits
Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 6e Figure
Young Lady coiffed with a Herisson with two curls, not touching, on each side, and with a Queen's Pouf trimmed with a black tuft and girded with a blue satin ribbon, in the coque is a rose and crescent of diamonds. She is dressed in a grand ceremonial gown on a hoop, of brocaded Indian … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 6e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 5e Figure
Elegant young lady coiffed in an English Cap and dressed in a pouf Polonaise trimmed with gauze with a streaked ribbon; matching petticoat. (1778) Negligée polonaise: these gowns fasten simply over the chest like the current polonaises,* not extended to the waist, having long wings and a very short tail. The polonaise shown in the … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 5e Figure
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