This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 Excerpt: ...(Fig. 61) of an Old Gentleman, 1769. This costume needs but little description, for it is one that finds a prominent place on the stage, and the artist's brush has made it so familiar to most of us that we could describe it almost as correctly as the portions of our modern every-day attire. The vest was the particular ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 Excerpt: ...(Fig. 61) of an Old Gentleman, 1769. This costume needs but little description, for it is one that finds a prominent place on the stage, and the artist's brush has made it so familiar to most of us that we could describe it almost as correctly as the portions of our modern every-day attire. The vest was the particular feature of this costume, the fashion at that time being to out-Herod Herod in the matter of elaborate design. In some vests of this kind that have been preserved, most gorgeous patterns were introduced, such as huge bunches of roses and costly scroll work, and occasionally gold embroidery, illustrating the fact that extravagance in dress was still prevalent. The vests were always fitted with capacious pockets or fobs, admirably adapted to hold the immense snuff boxes that were fashionable at this period. Perhaps the most sensible specimen of female costume was a Lady's Walking Dress, 1790 (Fig. 62), a dress usually associated with fair Pauline in the "Lady of Lyons." This costume has some claim to grace and effect; here too, we find the origin of the silk net mittens, which, at the present day, are extensively worn. The colours used for this costume appear to have been chosen with all harmonious discretion, and it must be admitted that for comfort, grace, and appearance it is worthy to be placed side by side with the costumes of the present day. In the matter of Court dresses we give an illustration (Fig. 63) of one fashionable at the early part of the present century Pig. 64. Lady's Evening Dress, A.i. 1815. (vide Gentleman's Court Dress, 1819). In comparing it with one of the present period, there does not appear to be any remarkable change. The high and formal looking collar is, however, done away with, and the cravat gives place ...
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