British Lady’s Magazine, September 1817.
“Evening Dress.”
It looks as though there is a dark red shawl trimmed in embroidered ribbon casually flung over the chaise. It is not mentioned in the brief description of the dress, but it is definitely not part of the chaise. Whether or not it is her own accessory is unclear.
She carries a small book in her hand titled Portrait of Woman. The author is listed as MacKay. The publisher of this magazine at this time was D. MacKay, so perhaps this is simply a bit of vanity, or he could perhaps be the publisher of the named book.
The print is described in the magazine as follows:
“The hair quite plain with tiara, comb of pearls; India book muslin dress over a white satin slip, and broad vandyke round the bosom; the bottom or train of the dress, four plaits fulling of muslin, and four plaits of broad lace; blue kid shoes and gloves.”
