Rhead, G. Woolliscroft (George Woolliscroft), 1854-1920 · London : T.F. Unwin · leaf 174
that the modern is gathered at the waist ;my grandmother appears as if she stood in a largedrum, whereas the ladies now walk as if they werein a go-cart. It is surprising to find in dress, as in ornamentaldesign, the same ideas, the same ornamental motifs,occurring to the people of countries widely… … FESTAL DRESS, OTAHEITE. 168 CHATS ON COSTUME Cook on his last voyage. A representation of thedress is given in the engraving, which is from CooksGeography, 1801. The proportions of the drumexceed even that of Queen Ehzabeth ; in generalshape, however, it is similar. It is decorated roundthe…
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