All
prints are from Ackermann’s Repository,
many with the original descriptions. Enjoy!
An
Evening or Opera Dress—note the opera glass in her hand!—from February is “A
round robe of mull muslin, or crape, over satin or sarsnet, with long sleeve
and low front, bordered at the bottom and on the bosom with a rich brocade
ribband, or embroidery of coloured silks. A patent net neck-kerchief, edged
with lace round the throat. A sash of pale Russian flame colour, tied
negligently in front of the waist. The hair flat on the sides, and in waved
curls in front, divided in the center of the forehead, and confined in full curls
at the back of the head, with an apparent stray ringlet falling on one
shoulder. Neck-chain, ear-rings, and cross, of blended gold and pearl. A
Cossack cloak, or mantle, of pale Russian flame-coloured cloth, with arched
standing collar, finished with a coloured border, corresponding with the dress;
lined with white sarsnet, and confined occasionally at the throat with a
correspondent cord and tassel. Satin slippers, the colour of the mantle; and
gloves, a pale primrose.”
What a wonderful cloak on this Morning Dress for February! “A plain cambric robe, made high in the neck, with plaited fan frill and long sleeves, finished at the bottom with a border of fancy tucks or needle-work. A Prussian hussar cloak, of Sardinian blue velvet, or superfine cloth; lined and edged with pink satin, and finished at its termination with a variegated ball fringe; large hood, or cape, lined and trimmed to correspond; the points finished with rich cone tassels, and confined at the throat with the same. A Moorish turban hat, composed of Sardinian blue velvet and sable fur. A muff of spotted ermine. Blue kid half-boots; and gloves a pale tan colour.”
March’s Half Dress features “A round robe of coloured
sarsnet, or muslin, spotted with amber; drawn frock bosom; and long, full
sleeves, tied twice at the wrist, at regular distances. A tucker of lace, or
plaited net. A cap à la Russe,
composed of white satin and lace, confined with a ribband round the head,
terminating in bows and ends on one side. Hair in disheveled curls. Necklace
and cross of amber beads. Gloves and shoes of lemon-coloured kid. Spanish
capuchin, or lapelled cloak of white or stone-coloured kerseymere, embroidered
with a rich border, in chenille and silk.”
Also from March is an Opera Dress “A round low dress,
of fine India muslin, the bosom composed entirely of needle-work and lace
beading, and a correspondent border round the bosom; and confined round the
waist with a sash tied in front. A robe pelisse, of fine amber-coloured cloth,
or satin; bordered round in shaded brown chenille, with deep and rich corners. The
pelisse lined throughout with white satin or sarsnet; and trimmed entirely
round, and at the wrists, with a full swansdown border. A white satin hat, of
the Spanish form, turned up with three rows of white beads or pearl; a curled ostrich
feather waving towards one side. A neck-chain and cross of the satin bead, with
earrings en suite. Gloves of white kid; and slippers of satin, the colour of the
pelisse, trimmed with fringe. A fan of ivory, or crape, decorated with fancy
feathers."
April brings a very frilly Morning Dress, for which I
don’t have the text...but did I mention it was very frilly? And perhaps ruffled as well? Note the cap, daintily decorated with three
rows of scalloped lace.
If April’s Morning Dress was all about ruffles, May’s Morning Dress is all about cute little tassels around the collar and capelet...but I do confess to being more distracted by the little dog...or is it a miniature heraldic lion? ☺
We’ll do more of my 1813 acquisitions in a week or two. Got any favorites among these?
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