June 15, 1786 PLATE III. THIS Plate represents a wood Boudoir, painted in grey-white, and decorated with mirrors. In the most convenient place a rather deep niche is made, at the top of which is attached a drapery of blue Pekin, trimmed with fringe and tassels, and which falls rather low; the outer sides are decorated … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 15e Cahier, 3e Figure
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Cabinet es Modes, 15e Cahier, 2e Figure
June 15, 1786 PLATE II. A Daybed à la Turque, to put in a little Apartment. This Bed is only three feet wide, and six feet long; it is very-slightly elevated, and it is scarcely above the ground. The seat is trimmed with a well furnished mattress and two cushions. Above is raised, more than … Continue reading Cabinet es Modes, 15e Cahier, 2e Figure
Cabinet des Modes, 15e Cahier, 1ere Figure
June 15, 1786 A Woman, at her toilette, always has need of someone she can consult in order to know if this Coiffure, this Cap, this Hat, this Gown suits her well, and if she can wear it to advantage in the Promenades or other public places: why should we not be her Counsel, and … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 15e Cahier, 1ere Figure
New Museum Website!
Sorry, this is taking the place of your usually-scheduled fashion plate. There is a new museum (partial) collection out there, available for your perusal! In the main, it consists of scans of photographs, especially ones of the Adirondacks taken by Seneca Ray Stoddard around the end of the 19th century, street scenes in Glens Falls, … Continue reading New Museum Website!
Cabinet des Modes, 14e Cahier, 3e Figure
June 1, 1787 PLATE III. WE have drawn in this Plate a silver Oille* Pot, that could also be called a Soupière. This Oille Pot has two handles, decorated on each side with large parsley leaves. Its Cover is surmounted with an artichoke whose leaves spread rather far over the Cover. This Piece of silverwork is … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 14e Cahier, 3e Figure
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