January 20, 1787 PLATE II Dark green satin is no less used for men's full dress than for women's. This color, which suits the figure so well, cannot fail to be seized by both sexes. The dress suit worn by the man represented in this Plate is of dark green satin. It is all plain. … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 7e Cahier, Plate II
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Magasin des Modes, 7e Cahier, Plate I
January 20, 1787 So great is the quantity of redingotes, also called Franco-Anglomane gowns, that we've given, but it's necessary to do so again. Our Ladies have hardly any other dress. One will agree that at least we have varied the forms and the taste of all those that have been shown. That which the Woman … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 7e Cahier, Plate I
Magasin des Modes, 6e Cahier, Plate III
January 10, 1787 Two Busts of women. The Woman dressed in a pink gown wears a demi-négligé cap. This cap has a double ruffle of white blonde lace, in large pleats. Its crown or base, very puffed, is of blue crêpe, with its two ends hanging behind, on the shoulders, in the form of a … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 6e Cahier, Plate III
Magasin des Modes, 6e Cahier, Plate II
January 10, 1787 PLATE II. An Englishman in hunting dress à l'abattue.* The English felt that coats trimmed with buttons told the gun dog to relax, to drop the trail, and even to go off alone, because it was confused by the buttons; they wear them for the hunt only fastened with pins. Is it to … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 6e Cahier, Plate II
Wedding dress made by Jane Warnock, 1837
Hey, everybody! It's been a really long time since I posted anything substantial here, but this fall I was lucky enough to curate my first exhibition at the Fenimore Art Museum: Elegant New York, a sampling of garments from our collection that were made by professional dressmakers or tailors in New York State, as well … Continue reading Wedding dress made by Jane Warnock, 1837
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