Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français, 1778, L 65: Young Bourgeoise Dressed in a Polish Style (...)

Young woman from the bourgeoisie dressed in a 'robe à la Polonaise' with a very low neckline, covered by a fichu. She wears an apron of embroidered 'mousseline des Indes' trimmed with a ruffled strip. On her coiffed hair a cap called 'demi négligé' named 'le Lever de la Reine'. Further accessories: double beaded necklace (pearl necklace), fan, chatelaines, heeled shoes with bows. Print from series L. 11th Cahier des Costumes Français, 5th Suite d'Habillements à la mode in 1778, Gallerie des Modes et Costumes Français.