Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard), Abbott, John Colby · London, New York : John Lane · leaf 53
hin a kind of barrier whichdivides the room by the huissiers (who are dressedin a costume truly Vandyke), and then seat them-selves on fauteuils or arm-chairs ranged in a circularform, whilst the lookers-on are only permitted tostand in the background. In a few minutes the Director (Carnot) entered… … THE LUXEMBOURG IN 1796—A CONTRAST 31 room, which could scarcely have been carried togreater lengths in the old regime. The petitioners draw near the Director, and arepresented by the principal huissier one by one. Hetakes the petitions, reads a part, inquires into thecause of their grievances ; and…
Costume -- France · France -- History Directory, 1795-1799 · France -- Social life and customs
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