Fales, Jane. [from old catalog] · New York, Chicago [etc.] C. Scribner's sons · leaf 56
rectory, costume, while stillclassic in form, no longer showed a tendency toward ex-aggeration or eccentricity. The materials were not trans-parent; the shawl, introduced after the Egyptian campaignof Napoleon, was much worn and, when well draped, addedto the elegance of the costume. All the… … Costume of the Consulate Costume 39 lawns, all of beautiful, fine quality. The skirts wereusually longer than before, were sometimes cut withtrains, and had much dainty embroidery at the hems.The bodices were frequently embroidered on waist andsleeve to match the skirts and with them were worn…
Dressmaking · Costume · Textile industry and fabrics
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