Gallery of French Fashions and Costumes, 1779, V 125: Polonaise of Taffeta (...)

Woman dressed in a 'robe à la Polonaise' of silk taffeta decorated with a border of 'indienne' (painted or printed cotton). Over this a small shoulder cape with hood. On her head a round cap with ribbon, over which a "Thérèse": a transparent cap of netted gauze, to protect the coiffure. In her left hand a walking stick. Two-coloured shoes with heel and buckle. Print from series V. 21st Cahier de Costumes Français, 15th Suite d'Habillemens à la mode and 1779, Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français.