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FANCY DRESSES DESCRIBED; OR,

kerchief knotted beneath the chin and fastened with ornamental pins; over this a rough beaver hat turning up on one side, peaked at the other, a feather round the crown; riding-whip and spurs, distaff in other hand.

BATILDE, COUNTESS (Olivette). Crimson velvet bodice and train cut in one, and embroidered in gold and silver, over a Princess dress of light grey satin, richly embroidered; puffed sleeves of velvet; a Medici collar; large felt hat and feather.

BAVARIAN PEASANT. Has a blue petticoat, trimmed with black and silver; a black velvet corselet bodice, laced across with silver, over a white under-bodice; white apron; black hat, with gold braid and tassels, and silver ornaments; a turn-down ruffle of lace at throat, a coloured handkerchief beneath, crossed in front. Hair in long plaits surmounted by round black cap, or a low-crowned black felt hat, with silver tassel; massive silver necklace studded with bright-coloured stones; white stockings, buckled shoes; and mittens. In Algan, in Bavaria, the women wear a curious wheel-shaped black head-dress, placed on the back of the head, with long broad black ribbon streamers depending from the back. They are made of black gauze on a wire foundation, trimmed with black lace and satin ruches; the size varies according to the age of the wearer, and the shape is of ancient origin. (See German.)

BAYADERE, LA PETITE. Princess dress of white or some bright-coloured cashmere bordered with rows of braid and gold embroidery; low red velvet bodice, short cashmere under-bodice, white lace revers turning over top of jacket, long white sleeves; black cap with aigrette.

BAYONNE FISHWIFE. (See Fish Girls.)

BEADLE PARISIENNE. Watteau overskirt of pink satin, cut square at neck, and showing a silver cloth stomacher; petticoat of grey satin, slashed with silver cloth, and having two gathered flounces; pink satin shoes with high grey heels; grey satin hat, worn on the side of the head over powdered hair, with pink ribbons.

BEATRICE D'ESTE, DUCHESS OF MILAN. Long skirt of rich brocade or velvet untrimmed; bodice a low square, edged with pearls and velvet, the sleeves slashed,