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'Breakfast & Dinner Dresses', September 1835

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'Breakfast & Dinner Dresses', September 1835

by S.S.G., published by Edward Churton, published in The Court Magazine and Belle Assemblée
hand-coloured etching, line and stipple engraving, published September 1835
8 3/4 in. x 5 5/8 in. (221 mm x 142 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1930
Reference Collection
NPG D47674

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Described in the magazine:
Breakfast Dress. Peignoir of mousseline d'Alger. Trimming of full riband, the colours to correspond, which finishes the cape and front. A ruff of blonde lace goes round the throat. Bonnets of paille de riz, with a bird of Paradise.
The Dinner Dress. Is composed of a brocaded silk, the ground of which is white, with a small rich pattern of green and lilac, slightly interspersed with gold colour. The corsage drapé, epaulettes and chemisette of blond lace. Long sleeves of soft French tulle. Hat of paille de riz, with one long white ostrich feather.

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