Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907 · Boston, CT : Hall and Locke · leaf 387
king of dresses, pale and disappear before the simplemagnificence of this robe. It is a bournouse or oriental cloak, made of camelshair and cloth of gold. The material secures that richstiffness essential in a superb mantle, and the color isan azure turquoise, exquisite beyond words. Thesleeves are… … The Gates op Damascus. neutral tints in dress, but magnificent and imperial,like that of Rachel when she plays Thisbe, and netsher head with Venetian sequins. If the rest imply thatall women are beautiful and brunettes, this proclaimsthe one superb blonde, queen of them all. Take that, Leisurlie,…
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