Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 5e Figure

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Lady in solitary daydream, with Muslin Gown and Petticoat trimmed with striped Blonde, spotted Gauze Mantelet, large Kerchief of plain Blonde, coiffed with a Bastienne surmounted with a Plumed Hat, watching, over her Fan, the Object of her reflections. (1784) "Never have women dressed themselves with such simplicity.  No more rich gowns, no more trim … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 5e Figure

Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 4e Figure

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 Pretty Woman in contemplation, dressed in a solid white Gown and a Petticoat trimmed with striped Muslin, with a spotted Gauze Mantelet with a large Fichu Collar.  The Hat knotted with a Marlborough Ribbon.*  She holds her open Snuffbox and thinks of nothing that doesn't serve her. (1784)  Snuffboxes. - "Fashions are exhausted in the … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 4e Figure

Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 3e Figure

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 Young Person in indolent négligée with a simple Fourreau d'Agnes, amadis sleeves, triple Kerchief, Ribbon Necklace, and Globe Cap; having an air of braving the heat of the Sun as much as the fires of Love. (1784) Globe Cap. - "The aerostatic discoveries did not fail to furnish a number of ingenious names for fashions.  … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 3e Figure

Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 2e Figure

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Lady, a sincere and faithful friend, with a Gown and Petticoat à l'Anglo-Americaine,* edged elegantly with a different fabric, fitted sleeves, Ribbon bow and tour-de-gorge à la Gabrielle d'Etrées,** playing with her Dog while waiting for better. (1784) "One could advance, without fear of being contradicted, that it is hardly usual today for women to … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 39e Cahier (bis 2), 2e Figure