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JULY, 1809. ·

EXPLANATION OF THE ENGRAVING.

EVENING DRESS.

It is composed of rose-coloured Donna Maria gauze, over satin to correspond. The corsage, cut very low, is disposed in folds round the upper part of the bust. Those behind are arranged in a straight line across; those in front are disposed en demi Cœur. The corsage is bordered with narrow blond lace, which stands up round the bust. Bouffant sleeve, very much puffed out on the shoulder. The skirt is trimmed with three bands of iris velvet, each edged on one side with blond lace, set on plain. The hair is parted on the forehead, and disposed in loose full curls, which hang as low as the throat. The hind hair is platted, and forms a demi Grecian knot, which is ornamented with three full damask roses placed behind. Tho ear-rings, bracelets, and neck-chain are of bright gold, finely chased.

HOME DRESS.

It is of terre de Pologne gros de Naples. The corsage is cut low, plain behind, and in crossed drapery in front. Long Sleeves, slashed in the Spanish style at the upper part; the slashes are edged with blue satin, and trimmed with nœuds do Page of blue riband shot with white, which protrude through them. The chemisette is of tulle; it comes very high in front, and is bordered with blond lace. The cap is composed of blond lace; the trimming of the front turns back partially, and is intermingled with knots of blue gauze riband. The caul is of the capote shape, and ornamented with a blond lace drapery. The infant's dress is of cambric, richly embroidered round the bust, and the border of the skirt. The sash and sleeve-knotë are of green figured riband, and the cap of English lace.