VI: Pamela Shows Mr. Williams A Hiding Place For Their Letters, Joseph Highmore, 1743-4; Fitzwilliam Museum M.Add.8 When Pamela got into Mr. B's carriage, she thought she would be taken to her parents' house, but in fact she was driven to Mr. B's other estate in Lincolnshire. Before she was under the chaperonage of Mrs. … Continue reading Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Six
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Galerie des Modes, 27e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Young Lady questing: she is dressed in a Court gown of Pekin, trimmed with gauze interlaced with ribbon and garlands of flowers. The man who escorts her is dressed in a suit of Gros de Naples, embroidered around the edges with sequins in all colors. (1779) Robe de Cour, in "Monsieur's plum" color. It is … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 27e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Galerie des Modes, 26e Cahier, 5e & 6e Figures
Galerie des Modes, 26e Cahier, 3e & 4e Figures
Galerie des Modes, 26e Cahier, 1ere & 2e Figures
Costume for Idamé, in the Orphan of China. (1779) Costume of the Sultana used in the Comédie Française in the Plays where there is a role for this Costume. (1779)