Fales, Jane. [from old catalog] · New York, Chicago [etc.] C. Scribner's sons · leaf 55
implegarments were made of trans-parent, clinging materials. Theywere worn with or without chemises. When no chemisewas worn, tights were used. These gowns, in true classicfashion, had very small sleeves or none at all. Cameos,brought from Italy to France by Mme. Bonaparte, wereused to attach the… … Costume of the Directory 38 Dressmaking pink, and lemon. In addition to this scanty costume anenormous cravat was often worn about the throat, some-times covering the chin. This fashion was borrowed fromthe men. These thin garments were worn in the streetswithout protection other than the shawls…
Dressmaking · Costume · Textile industry and fabrics
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