Two centuries of costume in America, MDCXX-MDCCCXX (1903)
Earle, Alice Morse, 1851-1911 · New York, The Macmillan company; London, Macmillan & co., ltd. · leaf 545
ryoung girl who was to wear one could make hermind up to appear thus clad. The gowns werereally far from proper wear, according to our presentestimates. Still, the short-waisted empire gownscould be very charming. Two exquisite portraitsgiven in this book show the simple empire dress atits best;… … A Ferronniere and Turban Pins. harp, and is pahited as Sahit Cecilia in order toshow to advantage her perfect eyes and arms. Her
Clothing and dress
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