Young Lady in a Caraco-Pierrot, with a black Scarf. She is coiffed with a Hat à l'Anglomane* trimmed with Pearls, Ribbons, and floating Plumes. (1787) "The caraco can only make up the morning toilette, when it is still too early to dress and one wants to go out and make a tour of the promenade before … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 52e Cahier, 6e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 52e Cahier, 4e Figure
Young Bourgeoise seated in a public promenade, counterfeiting as a Lady of quality in simpering with her dog: she is in a large hat with bows and large buckles à l'Américaine. (1787) Rouge. - "If women could abolish this outrageous daubing of white and too-pronounced red, they would have destroyed the poor taste of their … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 52e Cahier, 4e Figure
Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Seven
VII: Pamela in the Bedroom with Mrs Jewkes and Mr B., Joseph Highmore, 1743-4; TC N03574 This scene is similar to Mr. B's last nighttime attack on Pamela's virtue. However, while Mrs. Jervis was a somewhat unwitting participant - truly believing in her employer's good intentions - Mrs. Jewkes takes on a more active role. … Continue reading Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Seven
Galerie des Modes, 52e Cahier, 5e Figure
Beauty of the Pantheon, dressed in a Robe à l'Asiatique in blue Satin, pink Petticoat and pink Collar. She is coiffed with a Hat trimmed with Pearls and varied Ribbons. (1787) Cadogans. - "It is necessary that we detail how cadogans are made. They are not all tied like those of men; at one end … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 52e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 52e Cahier, 3e Figure
Lady of quality, a bouquet in her hand, breathing the good air at the Champs Elysées: she is in a hat à la Dorothée, trimmed with pearls and aigrettes, caraco à la Praslin edged with black with a trained petticoat. (1787) "Today felt hats are made of wool, very light, with tints of different colors. … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 52e Cahier, 3e Figure
