Galerie des Modes, 55e Cahier, 3e Figure

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1. Lady coiffed with a négligé Cap, dressed in a morning Gown. 2. Mantelet of black taffeta. 3. Hat trimmed with plumes and ribbons. 4. Satin Cap trimmed with a streaked ribbon. (1787) "Baigneuses are worn in the demi-toilette.  Formerly, they only served for the morning, to go out without being fully dressed; but, today, … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 55e Cahier, 3e Figure

Galerie des Modes, 55e Cahier, 2e Figure

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1. Striped morning coat etc. 2. Round hat trimmed with gances. 3. Jockey hat trimmed with tassels, cockade, and jay, etc. 4. Soft boots à l'Anglaise. 5. Officer Hat. 6. Round hat. (1787) A "Society of Pedestrians" asks in the Journal de Paris of January 24, 1785, if shoes exist that are "impenetrable, which protect white … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 55e Cahier, 2e Figure

Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Ten

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X: Pamela and Lady Davers, Joseph Highmore, 1743-4; National Gallery of Victoria 1117-3 One would think that Pamela's troubles would be over after her marriage: after all, most of her problems stemmed from her "courtship". However, Mr. B's family is still a hurdle to get over. His sister, Lady Davers, does not approve of Pamela's … Continue reading Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Ten

Galerie des Modes, 54e Cahier, 6e Figure

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Young élégante dressed in a pierrot with pockets and redingote sleeves, plain muslin petticoat, flowered linen apron: coiffed with a beaver hat. (1787) "... This woman is frisé like men, with three curls on the forehead at each side, a broad, squared grecque, and a large cadogan in the back. "One sees that the hat is bent … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 54e Cahier, 6e Figure