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FANCY DRESSES DESCRIBED; OR,

on the shoulders with a brooch; Scotch bonnet of black velvet, or merely a blue ribbon snood.

ANN, WIFE OF RICHARD THE THIRD, 1483-1485. Coronation robes, crimson velvet furred with minever; shoes of crimson tissue. She is also described by Planché as wearing a kirtle and mantle of white cloth of gold, trimmed with Venetian gold, furred with ermine "garnished with seventy annulets of silver gilt and gylt." At fancy balls she appears in a pale green satin skirt, bordered with a trellis-work of gold, edged with fur; close fitting jacket edged with ermine; turnover collar and cuffs of fur. Hair in ringlets, surmounted by gold caul, with a kerchief at the back of fine lawn distended with wire; trained mantle from shoulders, of velvet bordered with fur. A crown is often the only head-dress.

ANNOT LYLE (Legend of Montrose). Short tartan skirt, slashed jacket bodice, and overskirt of blue satin, both trimmed with silver gimp; lace ruffles, blue and silver snood, blue shoes, silver chain, harp, key, and ornaments. The hair may be left loose.

ANTWERP, DRESS AT. The Flemish peasant costumes seen here consist of a stuff gown, long apron, coloured handkerchief crossing in front of bodice, and the long black silk or stuff cloak with hood wired round the edge. The cap has a high full crown with pendant sides, like a hound's ears, made of lace.

APPENZELL LACEMAKER. Short scarlet skirt with low square black velvet bodice embroidered in silver, with silver ornaments. High muslin cap and apron. (For Appenzel Peasant, see Swiss.)

APPLE BLOSSOM. Evening dress of soft pink and white tulle trimmed with the blooms, or a pink silk or satin dress. A basket of the flowers carried in the hand. A wreath for head-dress, with long tulle veil. Apple and Pear Blossom are good dresses for two sisters. (See Flowers.)

APPLE GATHERER. Short brown satin skirt, tunic of blue Liberty silk, bodice of striped brown and blue satin, made as a low square; white satin sleeveless basqued jacket over; elbow sleeves of white muslin; mob cap; ornaments enamelled apples. A basket slung round the figure filled with apples.