Gallery of Fashion, September 1798.
“Morning Dresses.”
At this time, the dresses are high-waisted, but are still somewhat full in the skirt, with much gathering in the back and likely a small rolled bustle.
I love that the bonnet on the right figure is said to be covered with “a party-coloured net.” In this print from the same publication, the two-toned plumes are called “party-coloured.” I suppose that means the objects were a bit more fun than usual.
The print is described in the magazine as follows:
“Fig. CXC1. The hair cut short in the front, and combed straight round the face, the hind hair cropped and dressed in curls. Suabia bonnet of white taffeta, trimmed with yellow riband, border and lappets of rich lace. Round dress of cambric muslin, short close sleeves, with epaulettes in small plaits; the whole trimmed with yellow and purple-chained satin riband. Purple gloves and shoes.
“Fig. CXCII. The front hair in small curls, and the hind hair in ringlets. Curricle straw bonnet, the crown covered with a party-coloured net, trimmed with a wreath of green leaves, and tied under the chin with a purple riband. Round dress of lawn, short close sleeves. White cloak trimmed with the same, and bound with lilac riband. Lilac gloves and shoes.”
