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Página 129
... correspond to its importance , and that every part of the composition might be exhibited to the greatest advantage ; at the same time , he remarked that St. Peter's was an old church , not at all adapted for so superb a mausoleum , and ...
... correspond to its importance , and that every part of the composition might be exhibited to the greatest advantage ; at the same time , he remarked that St. Peter's was an old church , not at all adapted for so superb a mausoleum , and ...
Página 178
... correspond . Head - dress , very low round the bust , which is a morning cornette , composed of finished by a double row of blond . British net , and trimmed with lace : The sleeve is short and full ; it the caul is low ; it is ...
... correspond . Head - dress , very low round the bust , which is a morning cornette , composed of finished by a double row of blond . British net , and trimmed with lace : The sleeve is short and full ; it the caul is low ; it is ...
Página 179
... correspond : there are five of these ; the one at the back part of the sleeve is half a quarter in depth ; the remaining four are one a little shorter than the other . The collar is pointed ; it stands out from the back of the throat ...
... correspond : there are five of these ; the one at the back part of the sleeve is half a quarter in depth ; the remaining four are one a little shorter than the other . The collar is pointed ; it stands out from the back of the throat ...
Página 182
... correspond : this trim- ming has a novel and very pretty effect . to spoil her small but symmetrical figure , by appearing. more oppressive , is tied at the throat . Waists still continue nearly the same length ; that is to say , for I ...
... correspond : this trim- ming has a novel and very pretty effect . to spoil her small but symmetrical figure , by appearing. more oppressive , is tied at the throat . Waists still continue nearly the same length ; that is to say , for I ...
Página 184
... correspond with the gown . The sleeves are in general of a very simple description , short , full , and confined to the arm by a nar - priate for such an occasion . row band of ribbon , or a welt of the same material as the dress ; some ...
... correspond with the gown . The sleeves are in general of a very simple description , short , full , and confined to the arm by a nar - priate for such an occasion . row band of ribbon , or a welt of the same material as the dress ; some ...
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