Fashion in Paris; the various phases of feminine taste and aesthetics from 1797 to 1897 (1898)
Uzanne, Octave, 1852-1931, Loyd, Mary Sophia Hely-Hutchinson, 1853-1936, Courboin, François, 1865-1926 · London, W. Heinemann · leaf 244
ionne in her cage. She carriesoff her party to her Opera box, to hear an act or two ofthe Comte Ory. Every opera-glass is turned upon heras she enters. A wave of excitement passes over thestalls. Our fashionable lady has created a sensation.She lays her jewelled fan, and bouquet of camellias from… … the stage, to look round the house and scan th Now and again she bestows some little sign or salutation, some dainty wave of her hand, or pretty smile of greeting. She takes delight in studying all the gowns, and here and there applauds the handiwork of Alexandrine or Mme. Seguin, the excellent…
Fashion · Costume
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