The International Magazine, Volume 4, No. 5, December 1851Various
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The International Magazine, Volume 4, No. 5, December 1851
Various
Art, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals; Literature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals; Science -- History -- Periodicals
Among the most striking and beautiful articles in the way of Mantillas,
is the _Talma_, represented in the following engraving. The capuche
is formed on the model of those worn by the celebrated monks of St.
Francis, and the _tout ensemble_ is very graceful and beautiful. The
entire design is very well exhibited in the illustration. The Talmas
are made of velvet, silk, satin, and fine cloth. They have been
introduced in New-York by Mr. Bulpin, of Broadway.
[Illustration]
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The jacket and waistcoat described in our last have a certain currency,
but are not likely to be universally adopted. The above costumes, from
the latest _modes_ received from Paris, are in the main conservative,
and the engraving is so distinctive that the figures scarcely need
description.
Black now becomes indispensable in the toilettes of ladies of fashion;
formerly it was exclusively reserved for days of mourning, A black
dress does not interfere with the robes of varied colors, and the
materials are rich and in good taste. Jet, in fringes or lace, is worn
with all materials. Upon moire or satin, deep flounces of chantilly or
_ruches_ of lace, placed _en tablier_, are much worn; taffetas flounces
are cut and stamped in patterns, or covered with narrow velvets
imitating embroidery. For mantelets, and every species of outside
garments, black will more generally perhaps than ever before prevail;
and rich furs will have their old prominence for trimming, particularly
for garments of velvet. Fine and heavy plushes are also being rather
largely manufactured for such purposes.
There is scarcely any change perceptible in the shape of bonnets, most
of the new ones being of the form which has been generally worn for
some time; yet there is a slight modification of that shape in bonnets
made expressly for the winter. The front is somewhat less wide and
open, and the bavolet, being rather narrower, droops less at the back
of the head. Of the various materials likely to be employed for bonnets
during the coming winter, none will be more fashionable than velvet.
Among the velvet bonnets we notice one of violet-colored velvet trimmed
with bows of the same, intermingled with black lace and jet beads. The
inside trimming consists of velvet pansies, of the natural color of
the flowers, having yellow centres. With the flowers are combined a
few loops of velvet ribbon of a rich yellow tint, matching the centre
of the flowers. Another bonnet, composed of dark blue therry velvet,
is trimmed with ribbon, striped with blue and orange. This bonnet is
ornamented in the inside with white flowers.
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