Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard), Abbott, John Colby · London, John Lane · leaf 293
*The first night we attended this theatre I wasextremely inquisitive, and asked a thousand ques-tions concerning the dresses, company, etc. A ladywho was seated in the same box very politely tookthe trouble to explain things to me. . . . Aftershowing me a few of the most fashionable women,among… … FRENCH COSTUME, 1798{Directoire) COSTUME 205 possibly answer— It matters not, however, addedshe, * what she wears, for she sets everything off tothe greatest advantage ; yet, as you appear to be astranger, I would recommend you to notice herdress, it being the newest taste, and called robe rondea…
French Revolution, 1795-1799 (Directoire) · Costume, French · France -- Social life and customs
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