3-021-277 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Paris fashions for February, 1869. 'Fig. 1. Robe of violet velvet. Cloak of deep crimson cashmere, trimmed with black satin bows and black guipure and crimson floss silk fringe. Violet velvet toque with aigrette. Fig. 2. Toilette of the Empress in brown silk bordered with black velvet, the under jupe being ornamented with a deep flounce. Brown felt toque, trimmed with velvet bows; muff and little boa of white fur; high boots of russia leather. Fig. 3. Tartan robe of brilliant shades of colour. Pardessus of deep garnet-coloured velvet, bordered with minever; velvet toque to match, with small exotic bird posed in front on an elaborate bow. Fig. 4. Toilette of the Countess de Pourtalès. Robe of maroon-coloured silk, ornamented with rich passementrie. Black astrakan toque, trimmed with an aigrette. Fig. 5. Toilette of the Princess de Metternich. Robe in deep violet velvet, bordered with white embroidery. Pardessus of brown cashmere. Astrakan toque, trimmed with an eagle's feather. Costume of little boy in black velvet edged with fur; hat to correspond; violet-coloured stockings. Costume of little girl. Mauve poplin dress; pelisse of pale green silk bordered with swansdown; white felt chapeau, trimmed with mauve and green feathers'. From "Illustrated London News", 1869.