s1877_8.gif, 1877_8.jpg Fichu Mantelet, November 1877 ------------------------------- "This style of mantelet very fashionable in Paris, and is usually made of either cashmere des Indes or Sicilienne. It has the advantage of giving the shoulders and arms that compressed look, which appears to be the aim of all the new mantles; and this is effected ny knotting over the ends of the fichu closely in front of the waist. ... two pieces...; they are joined at the neck, commencing bys the two notches at the side of the paper, and continuing until the seam reaches the one notch. The trimmings may be either lace or fringe, crimped bordering, ruching, etc. no. 1 half of front no. 2 half of back ------ brought to you by La Couturière Parisienne (webmistress @marquise.de) http://www.marquise.de Copyright 1999, 2000 by A. Bender reproduction of any kind (including dress creation) forbidden, except for private, non-profit and educational purposes.