鈥? A simple little frock created by Paquin for the Duchess of M. in the finest cloth of the delicate shade called 茅glantine; the skirt is made with a shaped flounce headed by a strap or bias fold of the cloth. The coquettish little coat is trimmed with bias folds and straps of cloth; it is drawn close to the waist with gold links and chains; tiny gold buttons fastening the straps; the revers and collar are in one; and are covered with beautiful creamy guipure lace. The chemisette is of white mousseline de soie with bands of lace insertion over apple green silk. the hat worn with this gown is of white horsehair straw boldly turned back over a large bow of apple green velours 茅pingl茅 ribbon which rests upon the hair; it is trimmed with white ostrich feathers and paradise plumes: a great chou of the 茅pingl茅 ribbon is fastened in front with a large white buckle.'.(London; England: 1898).From: The Powder Puff [An English edition of "La Mode artistique".; 1898].The Powder Puff July plate 193London; British Library.