The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-01-13

| train and bodice, lined with broohe pink satin.
The undersleeves are composed OF bouilonnes Of
| white gauze, separated with bands OF gold braid.
| The satin sleeves are set Ia high on the shout
ders: they are very long and pointed. The lace
| riff around the throat is high at the back and
| narrow In FROM. it 10 supported with two rows Of
gold wire.
FRENCH COURT DRESS, AS WORN FROM 1880 TO 1850.
Blue brocaded satin over ivory colored satin,
trimmed with gold The ivory satin skirt 10
trimmed In 'front.' with rows Of gold braid. The
blue sleeves are plain to the elbow, below which
there is pouf ornamented with gold BRAID q
rich point lace cuff s turned upward from the
wrist; the pelerne is Of similar lace. The over
dress is barred across the bodice with blue
bands. Ostrich feather fan in the right hand.
ANCIENT GREER COSTUME.
Tunc and skirt Of white or cream oolored cash
mere, the tunio very long and edged with blue
and red in Greek pattern. The arms should
be bare, with broad braoelets-one worn above
the elbow, the other at the wrist connected by a
chain.
A GERMAN PEASANT GIRLS DRESS
Ia very pretty. Brown merino skirt, edged with
two rows OF red braid; low red bodice, laced in
front with black silk or cord; white ohemisette
and sleeves; q red cap, with q black band, tied
under the chin; . white apron, with gaufered
fill around II; blue stockings, and shoes with
buckles.
THE NORWEGIAN PEASANT GIRL
braid in two long paits; full white ohemise with
sleeves. The waist may be fastened at the throat
and wrists with large silver buttons, and there
| should be low bodice Of red merino with broad
shoulder straps. The dark pettooat must be
short and full, and edged with red braid, and the
shoes and stockings black.
INCRoyABLE" OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.
Dark blue swallow tailed coat. very short
wasted in front, and extending nearly to the
heels behind, flaps reaching beyond the shout
ders; very ught sleeves, high standing collar,
and handkerchief swathing the neck and coming
up to the chin. Striped buff waistcost and tight
fitting breaches, fastened below the knee with
garters and bows OF ribbon. High boots, cooked
hat, and hair arranged in queue mot pow
dered).
DUTCH ONION vENpER.
Large, brown great-ooat, coming below the
tops of the boots, which are high and OF green
leather. White shirt, brown cloth cap, turned
up with white. Two strings Of onions down the
front and back Of the coat and punches Of green
leaves on the shoulders.
FRENCH NoBLEMAN OF THE TIME OF LOUIS XIV.
Crimson satin coat, brooaded with gold; the
sleeves, reaching the elbow, display full white
satin rnffs falling over the wrist. White satin
vest and square white lace collar, Very full
chocolate oolored brooches {of satin) reaching TO
the knees, with frills of the ssme finger In
depth. shoes with high heels and orismon satin
bows; white silk stockings. Curled wig, reach
ing the shoulders, and large velvet hat with
white ostrich feathers.
PURrTANs DAUGHTER.
Skirt OF gray cashmere, without trimming.
Gray ourasse waist, with deep linen cuffs and
broad linen collar. Hair worn in plain coil.
low on the neck. No oraments
LuGIFER, "sTAR OF THE MORNING."
Black velvet, tight fitting doublet, and trunks
OF the same, black silk stockings, and black vel
vet shoes with pointed toes. Large black tarla-
tan wings. made on frames, and q silver star on
the forehead.
THE COSTUME D1RgCToIRE,
as worn in Paris toward the close of the last CEN
fury, 10 very elegant and striking. L. consists Of
striped pink silk underdress, with pesse of
green satin, the cuffs and revers matching the
stripe in the petticoat; each side OF the front Of
the pelisse is scalloped out. The hat is OF the
same color as the pelisse, and has high crown
and broad brim, with white plumes.
CHARLOTTE coRpAY
is cheap costume, and very effective il the
wearer is handsome. The dress clears the
ground. and can be made OF any dark stuff, fn-
ished with white handkerchief crossed upon the
bosom, and high white peasant Gap.
MEPHIsTopHEIEs.
Red silk or worsted tights black velvet or
velveteen doublet, siashed with scarlet silk The
doublet should be buttoned behind. Black vel
vet or velveteen short cape. lined with scarlet
silk or satin black velvet standing collar, lined
with scarlet, this should be very large and made
on wire. Black velvet or velveteen trunks (short)
siashed with scarlet black velvet pointed cap,
with two inches OF scarlet binding scarlet feath-
ers shoes of black, slashed with scarlet.
THE GRAND sEIGNIoR (sULTAN).
Large green silk turbap, surmounted by gilt
crescent; round green silk jacket with double
sleeves--the inner tight and Of scarlet elk, the
outer pagoda matching the jacket; vest Of scar
let silk; broad scarlet sasb; full Turkish trous-
ers, OF green silk, gathered around the ankle;
embroidered slippers. He should wear full
beard and moustache, and carry q long Turkish
pipe.
MEXICAN POSITION.
Broad sombrero Spanish hat); jacket OF dark
green cloth, the seams and pockets trimmed with
silver braid; waistcoat and trousers to match,
The latter sashed up the side and laced with
silver cord; the whole trimmed with silver but
tons. Top boots, and whip in the hand.
BROTHER JONATHAN.
Blue swallow-tailed coat with gilt buttons; the
tails" should be very pointed, and nearly reach
The heels; white pantaloons, buff vest muslin or
Bingham necktie with long ends, starched very
stiff very high square collar; white beaver with
broad, rolling brim.
CLOWN.
The face and hands should be whitened, and
he lips made very red; hair concealed under q
dght-ftting skull-sap; striped tights and tight
lifting doublet; should carry balance pole.
Miss Richer's stallion.
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