Autumnal Carriage Pelisse (also known as the redingote) and Bonnet, showing the influence of India in the shawl design and headwear (paisley), the Betsy collar (Elizabethan revival ruffle), and the high waist (published for La Belle Assemblee by…
French Carriage Dress, showing the importance of the pelisse (or redingote) and the Betsy collar (Elizabethan revival ruffle) (published for La Belle Assemblee)
Evening Dress, with tight and square bodice, short and fitted sleeves, decorated with piping. The dress is cinched at the waist and has a small flounce in the back. The lady is wearing a Grecian head piece, wearing gloves, and carrying a small bag.…
Riding Dress, showing the importance of the pelisse (or redingote), the Betsy collar (Elizabethan revival ruffle), and the high waist (published by R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts)
Walking and Evening Dress for January 1818, illustrating a high waist, growing design emphasis on the skirt and hem, and capes and wraps (published by Dean and Munday, Threadneedle Street (London))
Walking Dress, illustrating the Spencer jacket, the Betsy collar (Elizabethan revival ruffle), oversized muff, the emphasis on the lower hem decoration, and the cut-out sleeve with fur applique (matching the muff) (published for La Belle Assemblee by…
French Dinner Party Dress, showing the high waist, bonnet framing the face, the emphasis of decoration on the lower hem, and the 2 part sleeve (marmeluke/leg-of-mutton) (published for La Belle Assemblee)
Evening Dress, illustrating widening shoulders with a decorated bodice, descending waistline marked by ribbon or cummerbund, the emphasis of decoration on the lower hem, with gloves and purse (published for La Belle Assemblee)
