A WOMAN OF THE TIME OF CHARLES I. (1625-1649)
Notice the broad collar and deep cuffs. The dress is simple but rich. The bodice is laced with the same colour as the narrow sash. The hair is arranged in a series of elaborate curls over the forehead.
This was the day, then, of satins, loosened hair, elbow sleeves, and little forehead curls. The stiffness of the older times will pass away, but it had left its clutch still on these ladies; how far it vanished, how entirely it left costume, will be seen in the next royal reign, when Nell Gwynne was favourite and Sir Peter Lely painted her.
ENGRAVINGS BY HOLLAR
These excellent drawings by Hollar need no explanation. They are included in this book because of their great value as accurate contemporary drawings of costume.
