PLATE XXIII " 218 _A._ Muslin Dress with Tinsel Design, 1798-1810. _B._ Silk Dress, Period George IV. _C._ Satin and Gauze Dress, 1820-30. PLATE XXIV " 231 _A._ Outdoor Silk Jacket, 1798-1808. _B._ Embroidered Muslin Bodice, 1816-1830. _C._ Embroidered Muslin Bodice, 1824-1825. _D._ Satin and Gauze Bodice, 1820-30. PLATE XXV " 234 _A._ Silk Dress, 1800-10. _B._ Cotton Dress, 1800-10. _C._ Embroidered Muslin Dress, 1820-30. _D._ Silk Gauze Dress, 1824-30. PLATE XXVI " 247 _A._ Morning Coat of Chintz, 1825-45. _B._ Cloth Coat, 1808-20. _C._ Cloth Overcoat, 1820-35. PLATE XXVII " 250 Outdoor Silk Dress, 1825-35. PLATE XXVIII " 259 _A._ Silk Pelisse, 1820-30. _B._ Cotton Dress, 1830-40. _C._ Silk Spencer and Cape, 1818-27. PLATE XXIX " 263 _A._ Embroidered Silk Gauze Dress, 1820-30. _B._ Gauze Dress with Appliqued Design, 1825-35. _C._ Printed Linen Outdoor Dress, 1827-1847. PLATE XXX " 266 _A._ Printed Silk Bodice, 1840-50. _B._ Gathered Linen Bodice, 1837-47. _C._ Silk Bodice and Bertha, 1845-55. PLATE XXXI " 270 _A._ Embroidered Muslin Outdoor Dress, 1855-65. _B._ Riding Habit, 1845-75. _C._ Gauze Ball Dress, 1840-55. PLATE XXXII " 279 _A._ Silk Dress, 1860-70. _B._ Gauze Walking Dress, 1850-60. _C._ Silk Dress, 1848-58. PLATE XXXIII " 282 _A._ Silk Dress with Court Train, 1828-1838. _B._ Silk Afternoon Dress, 1872-78. _C._ Silk Coat and Skirt, 1855-56. DRESS DESIGN Plates originally printed in collotype are now produced in half-tone INTRODUCTION The subject of Historical Costume covers such a multitude of detail that a volume on each century could be written, with hundreds of illustrations. Thus it is, most works on costume are expensive and bewildering; but I hope this small practical handbook will be a useful addition to the many beautifully illustrated works which already exist.