Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1779, U 119: Ball Costume (...)

Woman, seen from the back, dressed in an 'habit de bal à la Paysanne', consisting of a bodice and skirt of grey silk taffeta decorated with bands of pink silk taffeta. Ruches around neck and elbow. Straw hat with upturned brim, decorated with ribbon, worn askew on the forehead. With her left hand she holds a decorative apron. Heeled shoes. Print from series U. 20th Cahier de Costumes Français, 15th Suite d'Habillemens à la mode and 1779, Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français.