L'Art de la Lingere

Notes:

This is a classic 18th century French treatise on the materials and methods used to construct articles of clothing and drapery items using linens and other light weight textile materials. It includes definitions of the common fabrics from the period as well as recommended fabric quantities for clothing and drapery. Also included are diagrams of embroidery stitches; embroidered letters and numbers; and patterns for chemises; bonnets; slippers; and assorted accessories for women, children, and men.

Date Created:

1771-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Western Michigan University. Libraries

Collection:

Costume History Collection

Subject Topic:

Rococo, textiles, clothing, trousseaux, draperies (curtains), layettes, underwear, nightgowns, nightshirts, linens (object genre), patterns (guides), cloth, engravings (prints), manuals (instructional materials), under garments, sleepwear, baby clothes, household furnishings, textiles, cloth, Garsault, François A. de (François Alexandre), 1693-1778, Clothing and dress, Textiles--France--18th century, Lingerie--France--18th century, Lingerie, Clothing & dress, Engravings, and Textiles

Rights:

For use of digital image, contact Special Collections, Waldo Library, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA 49008-5353

URL:

https://luna.library.wmich.edu/luna/servlet/detail/WMUwmu~85~85~826833~140432