The Imperial. - b/w engraving Godey's Jan. 1861
THIS is a circle, made of light checked woollen material, bound with black silk, corded on each
edge with a thick cord of purple silk. A large box plait laid underneath in the centre of the back,
from the neck to the waist, causes it to fit the figure, and gives grace and fulness to the lower
part of the mantle. The same style of plait is on the shoulder, which forms a very nice sleeve.
Fancy bands hound with purple are on the plaits on the back and shoulder. Leghorn hat, bound
with black velvet, and trimmed v with velvet, wheat, and field flowers.
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