GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK
Philadelphia, November 1850

DESCRIPTION OF ENGRAVED FASHIONS.

Fig. 1. - MORNING DRESS. A closely-fitting morning-dress of plain cashmere, sleeves short at the wrist to display the full puff of muslin around the hand. A row of gimp embroidery from the hem of the skirt to the throat. Small collar of embroidered muslin, and cap of lace and ribbon.

Fig. 2. - WALKING-DRESS for sociable calls, of plain stone-colored merino; a short cloak of ture satin, trimmed with fringe; drawn casing bonnet of dark-green silk.

Fig. 3. - CHILD'S DRESS. Plain light green merino dress, the skirt not very short, but full. Close-fitting sacque or coat of dark silk; a muff of ermine. Drawn bonnet of rose-colored silk. Dark gaiters, and stockings clasped above the knee.