Morning Promenade and Opera Dresses (March 1813)

Morning Promenade and Opera Dresses (March 1813)

women's clothing; accessories; headwear; footwear; jewellery

opera dress (left, standing): long lose robe (celestial blue), satin, embedded at the front and hem to show frost work (white silk); long full sleeves of the same material and embroidered at the wrists to match; low neck, open shoulder bodice (pink),  satin, high waisted and bound under the great with silk trimming; cap (celestial blue), satin decorated with lace and silk to match the robe, turned up at the front, etched at the top (pink), satin, a small ostrich feather falling loosely on one side; hair falling full on the temple or twisted up behind in a Greek style large bow or with a dull knot of curls, with a few loose ringlets; necklace with a small pearl and cross (gold), matching earrings and bracelets; slippers (blue satin and pearl rosettes); gloves (white or light lemon: yellow); tippet (swansdown or fur)

morning walking dress (right, sitting): robe, cambric muslin, with a low neckline and long sleeves; bodice decorated with narrow lines of frill plaiting, high waisted, simple back; short cloak (stone coloured) lined with ribbon (pink satin); lapel bound at the back; straw bonnet turning into a traveler hat (white satin plaiting); hair in full curls on each side, falling low on temples with flowers on the front; necklace (triple gold chain); earrings (pearl drop or small hoops); gloves (yellow); ankle boots (black)

The Lady's Magazine (1770-1832)

The Lady's Magazine vol. 44 (1813)

G. and S. Robinson

March 1813

Jennie Batchelor, Stefana Ivanova, Elisabeth Johnson, Sam Robinson, Chloe Sawbridge, Robyn Steel

Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs

paper fashion plate (hand-coloured engraving)

English

magazine fashion plate

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