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, [...]
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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 [...]
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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; [...]
