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Fashions from August 1863 Englishwoman's Domestic Magazine
Toilette Habillee.—Bonnet of white crape, trimmed with a plume of white feathers, and a drooping feather at the side. A pointed piece of tulle, edged with a narrow ruche of pleated tulle, covers the Marie Stuart point in front; and the cap is made of the same pleated tulle, narrow at the sides and very full at the top. Dress of Solferino silk brocaded. The mantle is made of very fashionable lace called “dentelle de yak.” It is trimmed with white tassles, and rows of white gimp round the neck. The parasol, which is covered with tiny marabout feathers, matches the dress in colour. Price of mantle, 6 guineas; brocaded silk dress, 41/2 guineas. Autumn Walking Toilet.—The dress is of green mohair, trimmed with bands of green silk, and tassels. The bodice has two points in front and a pleated tail behind. The trimming is arranged to imitate a jacket, this trimming being continued behind on the tail. The sleeves are open, but very narrow, and reach nearly to the wrist. A flounce of pleated mohair is put on the bottom of the skirt. The bonnet is white crape, covered with tulle, and trimmed with coloured ribbon. A large bunch of straw, crossed in the centre by a coloured not, form the bandeau. Price of Mohair dress, trimmed complete, 45 shillings; silk ditto, 5 guineas. |
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