Calthrop, Dion Clayton, 1878-1937 · London, A. and C. Black · leaf 46
ps, like jockey caps, and high boots. The ladies of this reign simplified the dress into a gown more tight to the bust, the sleeves morelike the mens, the skirt still veryfull, but not quite so long in thetrain. Black hoods with or withoutcapes were worn, and wide collarscoming over the shoulders… … A WOMAN OF THE TIME OF JAMES II.(1685—1689) Notice the broad collar again in use, also thenosegay. The sleeves are more in the mannishfashion.
Costume -- Great Britain
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