Young woman dressed in a caraco à la Polonaise of vermicelli linen, edged with a narrow band; the petticoat edged with a wide band of fabric with a white ground with garlands of flowers. (1780) CAMISOLE A LA POLONAISE, MITIGATED. Amadis sleeves cut en botte, without parements. Border in a band: matching petticoat, with soubassement, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 1ere & 2e Figures
Robe à la Turque, the same explained in the twenty-seventh Book p. 159; it is here shown in profile or three-quarter view. (1780) This Gown, called à la Turque, is the same which was described in the twenty-seventh Book, p. 159; it is seen here in all its length, the tail training. (1780) The Turquoise, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 30e Cahier, 1ere & 2e Figures
Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 6e Figure
Elegant Cauchoise seen from the back. She has a peasant Casaquin in Taffeta with three silver gances on the back seams, the petticoat is of matching Taffeta, a Gauze Apron with ribbon tufts. (1780) DESHABILLÉ A LA CAUCHOISE. The fifth Plate of the twenty-third Book offers the view of this dress, seen from the front; … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 6e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 5e Figure
This man is dressed in a winter suit of holland Rateen, lined with satin, and over it a velvet overcoat. This dress is common among opulent people who have gained a certain age. (1780) WINTER SUIT, or double Suit, in the fashion principally for persons of an advanced age. This dress consists of a full … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 4e Figure
Camisole à la Polonaise with amadis sleeves, in striped Indian stuff. Reaper's cap over a tapé accompanied by a curl. The flounce of the petticoat is in Linen with little flowers. (1780) Camisole, or bedgown à la Polonaise, serving as deshabillé. See on this subject what will be said later, in describing the sixth Figure … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 29e Cahier, 4e Figure
