Young lady on her morning walk, in a Polonaise trimmed in pipes, two watches at her sides, coiffed in a new, elegant pouf. (1778) Winged polonaise. These polonaises are made of the heaviest stuff, such as part-silk, moire,* and other similar trims; but they require the lightest: the tail, pulled high with ribbons in bows … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 6e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 5e Figure
Elegant bourgeoise walking in the Country, dressed in a morning Polonaise with a Cap in the new taste. (1778) The Mantelet is a type of little overcoat or light drapery, intended to cover the upper part of the body; it is kept out of the formal parure, but it has become so favored that one … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 4e Figure
Young elegant man in a dotted suit with a white vest trimmed with bands of printed Indian cotton, and coiffed with a Swiss hat and an English queue. (1778) Young Elegant Man, in a dotted frock coat with a coupé collar with buttonholes; the sleeves en fourreau with heart buttonholes. White vest, bordered with bands … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 4e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 3e Figure
Woman in morning Undress lying negligently on a Sofa, playing with her dog. (1778) Caraco à la Polonaise; it must be well-made to serve. It can be given a hood but though that hides the irregularities of the shoulders, it also loses the garment's lightness, which is its principal merit. The one in this Drawing … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 2e Figure
Elegant lady in informal gown of striped Indian Taffeta, trimmed with poufs in the same fabric. (1778) Informal gown of striped Indian taffeta, trimmed in poufs of striped gauze; sleeves en pagode, with bonshommes; very high volante, headed with a trim similar to that of the gown, and with another band of it placed en … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 2e Figure
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