Galerie des Modes, 60e Cahier, 1ere Figure

The pretty Mama in the Jardin du Roi, in an Informal morning Gown, with her little child dressed à l'Americaine. "Women's hanging hair spoils coaches and armchairs, but one loves to see this ornament of their heads floating and caressing their belts; there are no beautiful women without long hair." SEBASTIEN MERCIER, Tableau de Paris, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 60e Cahier, 1ere Figure

Galerie des Modes, 3e Cahier de Grandes Robes d'Etiquette, 6e Figure

Robe de Cour à la Turque, Oriental coiffure with aigrettes and plumes, etc.  Furnishings made by Rose Bertin, modiste to the Queen, for the Countess d'Ogeras. "1786, 1st February. - The trimming of a robe à la Turque of pink and black striped velvet, the parements trimmed with a band of white satin, striped with pearls, edged … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 3e Cahier de Grandes Robes d'Etiquette, 6e Figure