Cabinet des Modes or the New Fashions, 1 June 1786, pl. I

Young man in a 'habit' of scarlet red wool. According to the accompanying text, the coat is lined with white silk and large white mother-of-pearl buttons are attached. The ends of the sleeves are open 'à la Marinière' and closed on the side with two matching buttons. Four buttons on the pockets of the coat. Collar of the same fabric. Under the coat a sea-green vest of heavy silk ('Gros-de-Tour') with gold-colored stripes; adorned with small white buttons. 'Culotte' or breeches of light lemon-yellow cashmere, with a row of buttons at the bottom. White silk stockings. Shoes with silver shoe buckles. On the head a hat `à l'Androsmane'. Walking stick of bamboo in hand. The print is part of the 14th Cahier from the series Cabinet des Modes ou les Modes Nouvelles. The series consists of 72 fashion prints, published by Buisson, Paris, 15 November 1785 – 1 November 1786.