'Morning and evening dresses', August 1845 (Morning concert dress and evening dress)

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'Morning and evening dresses', August 1845 (Morning concert dress and evening dress)

published by George Henderson, published in The Ladies' Cabinet of Fashion, Music and Romance
hand-coloured etching, published August 1845
7 5/8 in. x 5 in. (194 mm x 127 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1930
Reference Collection
NPG D47963

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Described in the magazine:
Morning Concert Dresses. No. 3. Muslin robe peignoir lined with pink gros de naples; the corsage made quite up to the throat with a small falling collar, which is edged with lace, is embroidered in feather stitch to the waist. Long tight sleeves with close mancheron, and cuffs trimmed with lace. An embroidered montant descends from the waist, and is trimmed down the centre with nouds of pink ribbon; the sides and back of the border are embroidered; the hair is disposed in bands; a white tulle calotte is placed at the back of the head; a tuft of roses without foliage at each ear completes the coiffure.
Evening Dress. No. 4. Organdy robe, spotted in a light pattern; a low corsage descending en V over a lace guimpe; it is made with a pointed lappel cleft on each shoulder. Short tight sleeve, finished with two double biais set on full; the skirt is trimmed high with two very deep flounces; the hair is dressed in a profusion of ringlets at the sides and a full knot at the back of the head.

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