Chapter XXXIII: Fashions of the Present Day (continued)

The International Exhibition of 1878—Foreign countries—Japanese
fans—The little lace-makers of Peniche—Retrospective exhibition
of costume in France—“Considérations sur le vêtement des
femmes”, by M. Charles Blanc—Historical Exhibition at
the Trocadéro—Comprehensive glance at the curiosities of
that exhibition—“The Movement” in 1879—“Merveilleuse,”
“Niniche,” and other bonnets—Plush—Gown-stuff at a
hundred francs the yard—Scarfs, casaques, and various
bodices—Madras costumes—Under-clothing; chemise-corsets,
morning-gowns—“Housewife” fans; fan-holders—Trinkets—New
materials—Visites; jackets; bows; neckties—The year
1880—“Cabriolet” bonnets; “passe-montagnes”—The pilgrim
costume—Satins—Favourite colours—Vests—Art buttons—Bulgarian
costumes—Jerseys—Scented gloves—Flowers in profusion; a bridal
bouquet—Midshipman bonnets—Nordenskiold—Dust-cloaks—Revolution
in bonnets—Art and fashion—“Porte-veines” 277

CHAPTER XXXIV.

CONCLUSION 289

THE HISTORY OF FASHION IN FRANCE.