Gallery of French Fashion and Costumes, 1785, no. 38, Copy after Y 133: Young bride being led to the altar (...)
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Young bride being led to the altar by a man. She is dressed in a wedding dress of pekin, consisting of a dress, devant-de-gorge, skirt with paniers underneath, trimmed with tulle, ribbon and flowers. On her upswept hair a cap, decorated with jewels, feather and hanging flaps. Accessories: earrings, collier consisting of two strands with pendant in the shape of a bird, long gloves, bracelets, fan and shoes. The man wears a gold-colored habit and vest with gold embroidery, neckerchief, jabot and cuffs, breeches and stockings. Under his arm a hat. In his left hand a small bouquet. Shoes with buckles. Copy after Y 133 from series Y. 23e Cahier des Costumes Français, 17e Suite d'Habillemens à la mode en 1779, Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français.
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