Roman military outfit for the Théatre Français, covered with its purple coat of arms, embroidered around the edges. (1779) ROMAN SUIT, for the Theater. On this Military Outfit, see the Memoirs of the Academy of Inscriptions. We will observe only that that the Romans not being used to wearing breeches or trousers, and this habit … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 22e Cahier, 3e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 22e Cahier, 2e Figure
Young Lady who is decked out in a large, hooded, taffeta Domino; this dress was adopted a long time ago at the public balls when one doesn't intend to dance, but to enjoy the spectacle without being recognized: it is convenient in that it covers the most négligé toilette and the grandest parure equally. (1779) … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 22e Cahier, 2e Figure
Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Five
V: Pamela Leaves Mr. B's House in Bedfordshire, Joseph Highmore, 1743-4; Fitzwilliam Museum M.Add.7 Finally, finally, Pamela's starts and stops and Mr. B's waylayings result in Pamela climbing into his coach to be driven home. But Letter XXXII begins with Pamela bewailing her fate, before taking a step back to the time when she thought … Continue reading Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Five
Painting Costume Analysis : Pamela Series, Part Four
(For a clothing-related painting, you get a post that is chock-full of clothing-related quotes!) IV: Pamela Preparing to Go Home, Joseph Highmore, 1743-4; National Gallery of Victoria 1115-3 A little recap: in the first few letters, Mr. B was very generous with his late mother's things. (Letter VI) My master has been very kind since … Continue reading Painting Costume Analysis : Pamela Series, Part Four
Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Three
III: Pamela Fainting, Joseph Highmore, 1743-4; National Gallery of Victoria 1114-3 This painting depicts one of Mr. B's nighttime attempts on Pamela's virtue. He was hidden in the room and waited as Pamela undressed for bed: (Letter XXV) I pulled off my stays, and my stockings, and all my clothes to an under-petticoat; and then … Continue reading Painting Costume Analysis: Pamela Series, Part Three
Mimic of Modes 