Costumes for Children: H-J
Posted on July 21, 2007 - Filed Under Fancy Dresses Described
HAMLET. Long black cloth cloak scalloped black velvet jerkin trimmed with jet, black velvet sword-belt, and bonnet with black plume ; black silk tights, black velvet shoes slashed with satin.
HARLEQUINETTE. Short skirt of orange, blue, and scarlet, arranged in diamonds; jacket, bodice and tight sleeves, opening over a white waistcoat, a red scarf round the [...]
Read More..>>Costumes for Children: K-O
Posted on July 21, 2007 - Filed Under Fancy Dresses Described
KING (Sing a Song of Sixpence). Long flowing mantle trimmed with gold braid or fur; puffed satin dress; breeches and silk stockings below; diadem on head.MALTA, KNIGHT OF. Silk shoes and stockings; black puffed trousers and jacket with ruff; red round cloak to waist, bordered gold braid, a cross on either side; flowing hair, hat, [...]
Read More..>>Costumes for Children: P-R
Posted on July 21, 2007 - Filed Under Fancy Dresses Described
PRINCESS LOUISA MARIA, DAUGHTER OF JAMES II. (after N. de Largillière). A quaint and formal costume. The hair, which under Charles II. had been permitted to fall in natural ringlets upon the shoulders, is covered with a tower head-dress, or commode, in three tiers of lace, ribbons, and ruches; the waist is confined in a [...]
Read More..>>Costumes for Children: S-Y
Posted on July 21, 2007 - Filed Under Fancy Dresses Described
Halloween or Fancy Party Costumes for Children, adapted from Fancy Dresses Described.
SCHOOLBOY. For a tall boy; green jacket, with triple row of buttons down the front; large frilled collar; grey trousers, short, and buttoned over the jacket; shoes with straps; a satchel with books slung over shoulder.
SCHOOLMASTER. Coat of cloth made long, with gold buttons; [...]
Fata Morgana: A Hungarian Legend
Posted on July 21, 2007 - Filed Under Gothic Poetry
By Mary E. Atkinson
Down in the silent, emerald water
The Sea King dwelt, and his lovely daughter.
Grand was the palace under the wave,
And gay with the troops of mermen brave-
Rich with a wealth of sea-gems rare,
And decked with all that was bright and fair;
But richest and brightest and fairest of all
Were the royal maiden’s bower and [...]
