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English costume (1906)

Calthrop, Dion Clayton, 1878-1937 · London, A. and C. Black · leaf 125

An illustration from English costume, 1906, leaf 125
d bergamot;Eau de chipre, eau de luce,Sanspareil, and citron juice.*****In a band-box is containedPainted lawns, and chequered shades,Crape thats worn by love-lorn maids,Watered tabbies, flowered brocades ;Straw-built hats, and bonnets green.Catgut, gauzes, tippets, ruffs ;Fans and hoods, and… … GEORGE THE SECOND 61 Stomachers, and Paris nets,Earrings, necklaces, aigrets.Fringes, blouses, and mignionets;Fine vermillion for the cheek.Velvet patches a la grecque.Come, but dont forget the gloves,Which, with all the smiling loves,Venus caught young Cupid pickingFrom the tender breast of…

Costume -- Great Britain

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