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 372
in some such severe and simple setting, doubtless, thatM. Abel Hermant was enabled to cull the tender, touching memoriesof his Aieule. But the majority of the Frenchwomen of the present day carelittle for history, even so unremote. Their fancy is far too apt towander. The idea of looking like… … 1882 the social habits of the old French society, a whimsical love of Japanesetaste, and a marked preference for those pale colours noticeable in thework of contemporary pastellists and water-colour artists.Their artistic instinct shrinks with horror from the com-monplace in dress, furniture, and…
Fashion · Costume
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