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Morning dress and afternoon dress for November 1799

Unknown, 1799, Engraving
Morning dress and afternoon dress for November 1799
Morning dress and afternoon dress for November 1799
Morning dress and afternoon dress for November 1799
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Item no
33426
Title
Morning dress and afternoon dress for November 1799
Description
From The Lady's Monthly, Cabinet of Fashion, on the left page, ladies model morning dress:
First figure - round bonnet of purple or crimson velvet, white feather and orange-coloured ribbon; silk net or lace veil; white or spotted muslin robe; full ruff round the neck; full sleeves, with orange trimming.
Second figure - front view of the first figure, with lilac or pink muslin robe; pink or orange shoes, and pale yellow or slate-coloured gloves.

Afternoon dress figures on the right:
First figure - the hair in large full curls, with large ostrich feathers, and orange bandeau; white muslin dress, with vandyke lace ruff round the neck; full sleeves; the body trimmed with orange and blue silk; slate-coloured gloves; yellow or pale pink shoes;
Second figure -

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Date
1799
Size
17.2 x 19.6 cm
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Art and Design Library
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