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

Lady in half mourning, walking with a walking stick. The accompanying text describes her as a 'femme de la plus haute qualité' who was 'a few days ago' spotted in the Jardin des Tuileries. She is dressed in a redingote of gray-white taffeta with three overlapping collars, sleeves `a la Marinière' and a pocket on each side. Front and collars are trimmed with black band. Bodice and skirt in the same color as the redingote, also trimmed with black band. Accessories: hat with black ribbon, long walking stick that ladies use on morning walks. (for sale at Madame Renard, Marchande de Canne, rue Saint-Honoré). The print is part of the 21st 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.