1811 Ackermann

FASHIONS FOR LADIES from Ackermann’s Repository April 1811 at 232.


PLATE 21.—A BALL DRESS.


Of amber-coloured crape, worn over a white satin slip, embroidered entirely round and up the front with a border of blended lilies and Persian roses in chenille; short sleeve; and long gloves of French kid. Neck-chain and drop of Indian gold; ear-rings to correspond. Hair in waved curls in front. White satin sandal slippers, tied with green ribbon round the ancle. Fan of carved ivory.