GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK
Philadelphia, November 1850
Fashionable Winter Dresses.
Fig. 1. -- Walking-dress of fawn colored brocaded silk, of a rich, heavy stamp, known as moire d'antique. The sleeves come nearly to the wrist, where the full puff of muslin cuff, or sleeve, has a beautiful effect. Mantilla of Mazarine velvet, of a novel form, the double cape more particularly. The one flounce of broad lace is headed by a double quilling of velvet ribbon, as are the capes. Lined throughout with white satin. Bonnet of white velvet, with plumes.
Fig 2. Carriage-dress of white watered silk, which may also be used as a dinner-dress, sleeves close to the wrist, and finished with a frill of Valenciennes lace. Mantilla of green velvet, exceedingly simple and beautiful. A broad band of ermine forms a pelerine on the neck, and encircles the whole. The loose hanging sleeves are trimmed to correspond. Drawn bonnet, of the melon pattern alluded to in our chit-chat.
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