Young Lady on a couch, coiffed with a round Cap of brocaded linen, a band tied negligently around it; she wears a satin pelisse lined with fur over her deshabille. (1778) Camisole with amadis sleeves of Indian muslin, lined with pink fabric, with a matching short petticoat. Furred pelisse with cordon, covering the body; round … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 2e Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Young Lady coiffed in a baigneuse with a satin pelisse lined with fur; the petticoat is trimmed with a sprigged linen flounce gathered in pipes. (1778) Half-parure, or winter négligé. This Outfit is very sought-after by Ladies, in the morning when they are obliged to go out, whether to go shopping or for some other … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 16e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 6e Figure
Young Lady coiffed with a Herisson with two curls, not touching, on each side, and with a Queen's Pouf trimmed with a black tuft and girded with a blue satin ribbon, in the coque is a rose and crescent of diamonds. She is dressed in a grand ceremonial gown on a hoop, of brocaded Indian … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 6e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 5e Figure
Elegant young lady coiffed in an English Cap and dressed in a pouf Polonaise trimmed with gauze with a streaked ribbon; matching petticoat. (1778) Negligée polonaise: these gowns fasten simply over the chest like the current polonaises,* not extended to the waist, having long wings and a very short tail. The polonaise shown in the … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 5e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 4e Figure
Woman in a pleated Caraco of changeable taffeta in "pigeon's throat", the trim in very light gauze poufs, the hat trimmed in poufs as well. (1778) Pleated caraco, or français caraco, seen from the back, trimmed with flounces; the volant is headed with a matching trim. The sabot cuffs flare in the middle and taper … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 15e Cahier, 4e Figure
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