October 1835 FASHIONS FOR OCTOBER. Hats are mostly made of India silk, the colour according to fancy - dresses to please the taste of the wearer, made after the manner of the engraving. - Artificials are mostly used, thought some prefer feathers. Yes, that is all they give to explain this plate.
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Godey's Lady's Book, September 1835
September 1835 RECEIPTS. EAU DE BOUQUET. Take of sweet scented honey water 1 oz., eau sans pareille,* 1 1-2 do., essence de jasmin, 5 drachms, syrup of cloves and spirit of violets, each, 4 dr., calamus aromaticus,* long rooted cyperus,* lavender, each, 2 do., essence of neroli,* 1 scruple.* Mix. Some add a few grains … Continue reading Godey's Lady's Book, September 1835
Godey's Lady's Book, August 1835
August 1835 THE TOILET. - No. 11 FOR CHAPPED HANDS. Take three drachms of bole ammoniac* - three drachms of myrrh, and a drachm of white lead - incorporate these with a sufficient quantity of goose-grease; and with this anoint the parts affected; and wear worsted gloves. * A drachm is a unit of weight, … Continue reading Godey's Lady's Book, August 1835
Godey's Lady's Book, July 1835
July 1835 A DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT FASHIONS. WALKING DRESS. -- Chip hat, ornamented with flowers or feathers according to Fancy, lined with blond lace - robe of plaid silk - the colours used are various. EVENING DRESS. -- Needs no other description than to mention that the hair is dressed much lower than usual, … Continue reading Godey's Lady's Book, July 1835
Godey's Lady's Book, June 1835
June 1835 DESCRIPTION OF THE FASHIONS. FIRST DRESS. The robe is composed of satin Memphis, a black ground figured in white in an Egyptian pattern. The ground is a plain silk of the richest ground, the pattern satin. The corsage is cut low, tight to the shape, and trimmed with a standing tucker of tulle illusion. … Continue reading Godey's Lady's Book, June 1835
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