I hope you had a wonderful Labour Day weekend. It is hard to believe the end of the summer is upon us already, but this dress should be enough to remind us that while we are moving into the Autumn, the weather may yet surprise us.
MORNING DRESS September 1814.
From Ackermann's Repository
A
ROUND robe of lilac or evening primrose-coloured sarsnet, trimmed entirely
round the bosom with a quilling of blond lace, edged with chenille; sarsnet
flounce, headed with tufts or quilling of blond, corresponding with the top of
the dress; long full sleeve, partially drawn up and fastened with bows of silk
cord; a lace cuff.
The French hat, composed of white and lilac satin; the crown
trimmed with tufts and bows of ribbon, and ornamented with a large cluster of
flowers. Slippers of lilac kid. Gloves pale tan.
I really like this gown, and the French hat is very pretty, at least on the model. Now what would you say she is carrying? Parasol? It doesn't look right.
She is definitely at the beach because those are ships off in the distance, but could it be a telescope? Any thoughts?
Until next time