A gown designed by Fred for his client the victomtesse de Dampierre. The skirt. is carried out in cloth automobile. Fastening in front; down the left side; it is tight-fitting round the back and hips; and is trimmed with bands of the cloth stitched in the same colour. The flat shaped flounce at the foot is also covered with the stitching and cut up slightly like an apron. The coat is of the cloth; and the wide revers and collar of pale mauve velvet are bordered with sable. Test and cravat of cream-coloured mousseline and lace. The soft hat; of crushed velvet; is edged with sable; and trimmed with a pheasant's plume.(London; England: 1898).From: The Powder Puff [An English edition of "La Mode artistique".; 1898].The Powder Puff November plate 235London; British Library.