November 1, 1786 Which is the young man who, seeing a woman who has a nice roundness behind, has not run immediately ahead to see her face? Which of us all is not seduced by the elegant roundness of a young woman, or even a young man whom one has only seen from the back? It … Continue reading Cabinet des Modés, 24e Cahier, 2e Figure
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Patterns: Chapman Historical Museum
A little while ago I reported to you that I'd posted thousands of Victorian and early 20th century photographs at the Chapman, where I was working. And they are lovely sources, especially since I gradually added more and more portraits, plus a batch of pattern envelopes from the 1900s and 1910s. Just try out the … Continue reading Patterns: Chapman Historical Museum
Cabinet des Modés, 24e Cahier, 1ere Figure
November 1, 1786 ADVICE To renew a Subscription, which ends with this Issue. The reception that the Public gave to the Cabinet des Modes and the desire that we have of perfecting it engage us, as we change the title to give it a more extensive form and to enrich it with new material. The title … Continue reading Cabinet des Modés, 24e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Cabinet des Modes, 23e Cahier, 3e Figure
October 15, 1786 PLATE III. "OUR fathers transmitted to us, through familiarity with their habits, their coiffures, their offensive and defensive ARMS, and other ornaments that they loved during their lives: we would well know how to recognize this sort of benefaction, by giving the same to our descendants." If the illustrious Philosopher, Labruyère, whose … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 23e Cahier, 3e Figure
Cabinet des Modes, 23e Cahier, 2e Figure
October 15, 1786 PLATE II. TWO women's Busts. The first, dressed in a pink caraco, has her hair done with brought-back hair, covered with a large baigneuse, with wide pleats, trimmed with a very-wide green ribbon, forming a very-wide bow on the front. The second, dressed in a gown of apple green Pekin, has her hair … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 23e Cahier, 2e Figure
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