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FANCY DRESSES DESCRIBED; OR,

HIBERNIA. Long green classical robe; hair flowing; a harp attached to the long peplum, the word Hibernia on the edge. (See Erin.)

HIGHLAND LASSIE. (See Scotch Costume.)

HINDOO LADY. (See Indian.)

HOARFROST. White crystal tulle dress, the front of the skirt looped across with beads and crystal over silver tissue; veil of the tulle, spray of frosted flowers on one side; bodice, silk with silver tissue and crystal; aigrette of frosted twigs.

HOLBEIN, STYLE OF. (See Henry VII. and Henry VIII., and his several wives.)

HOLLAND. (See Dutch.)

HOLLY. (See Winter.)

HORNET. Short black or brown dress of velvet or satin; boots to match; tunic pointed back and front, with gold stripes; satin bodice of black or brown with gold gauze wings; cap of velvet with eyes and antennae of insect. (See Coloured Illustration, No. VII.)

HORTENSE, QUEEN. Dress of pink satin and silver embroidery, large bunch of natural violets on left shoulder; round the short waist a zone of diamonds; hair raised high; diadem of pearls and diamonds.

HOURS. Long flowing cashmere dress, with loose low bodice and pendent sleeves; scarf draped on shoulders; round the skirt a band, half blue half gold, with the hours upon it; the hair flowing; a crescent coronet of gold. Veil of spangled tulle; gold armlets and necklet; sandals.

HUBBARD, MOTHER, Mother Bunch, Mother Shipton, Nance Redfern, Dame Irot, Enchantress, Witch (see Coloured Illustration, XV.), and Fairy Godmother, are all dressed much alike. Mother Hubbard in a quilted petticoat touching the ground; a chintz tunic open in front, bunched up; muslin apron; low velvet bodice with deep point, laced across the front; sleeves to elbow with ruffles; muslin kerchief, close ruff; spectacles, mittens, and stick; a lace mob cap, and a high-pointed velvet sugar-loaf hat with peacock's feather over it; high-heeled shoes with rosettes; a small white dog; the