Rhead, G. Woolliscroft (George Woolliscroft), 1854-1920 · London : T.F. Unwin · leaf 158
place to light gauze clinging coverings whichexhibited as much of Natures form as was—desirable.The inerveilleuses appeared in gossamer gowns, slitfrom the hips and buttoned at the knees after thefashion of the Macedonian girls alluded to in a pre-vious chat, the legs encased in fleshings.… … MADAME DE MOUCHY, IN KAl.l, DRESS. Engraved by Pierre-Louis Siinigiie. 152 CHATS ON COSTUME little feet naked as in antique statues, with meresandals and winding strings of riband—defying thefrost. I English Costume from Pocket-books, 1799, tellsof a Russian officer, who, having been accustomed…
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